The verdict in the Elmedin Causevic trial has been scheduled for September 15, 2015. The cantonal prosecution has called for a guilty verdict, while the defense has called for a verdict of release.
The Elmedin Causevic trial began with a reading of the indictment and the examination of the first prosecution witnesses at the cantonal court of Mostar. Causevic, also known as Mesar (the Butcher), has been charged with war crimes in the municipality of Konjic.
The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina renders a decision, referring the cases against Ibro Turajlic for crimes in Pocitelj and Elmedin Causevic, who is charged with crimes in Konjic, to the Cantonal Court in Mostar.
The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina confirmed the indictment against Elmedin Causevic, former member of the Special Purposes Detachment Zulfikar with the headquarters of the Supreme Command of the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina, for crimes committed in the territory of the municipality of Konjic.
The Bosnian prosecution filed an indictment against Rasema Handanovic and Elmedin Causevic, who allegedly committed crimes against the civil population in Konjic area.