Due to legal regulations, Zupljanin might not be extradited to the Hague Tribunal until early next week, even though he was arrested outside the Serbian capital on June 11.
Experts and victims agree that the judiciary in Banja Luka is one of the most efficient in Bosnia but fear that lack of capacity and witnesses may hinder future war crimes trials.
War crimes trials in Bosnias smaller entity are on increase, mainly due to the establishment of the state War Crimes Chamber, but their success depends on the support of local and foreign institutions.