Thursday, 16 october 2025.
Local Justice – Bejtic: Trial Postponed
The continuation of the trial of Samir Bejtic before the Cantonal Court in Sarajevo has been postponed until July 13 this year after a Trial Chamber member failed to appear...
Local Justice – Bejtic: Retrial Begins
The retrial of Semir Bejtic, who is charged with participation in crimes committed in Kazani, near Sarajevo, begins with the reading of the indictment before the Cantonal Court in Sarajevo.
Local Justice: Families of Victims from Vranica Await Start of Retrial
Families of members of the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina, ABiH, who were last seen alive in the “Vranica” building in Mostar are disappointed that no one has been successfully...
Local Justice – Zulj: Verdict of Release Confirmed
The Supreme Court of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, FBiH, has confirmed the verdict under which Stipo Zulj was acquitted of charges for war crimes committed in the Kupres...
Defence Lawyers Complain of Unfair Treatment
Attorneys for war-crime indictees before local courts say they don’t get the same help that prosecutors do - and wait too long to get paid.
Local Justice – Smajic: Verdict of Release Confirmed
Izet Smajic, former member of the reserve police forces, has been acquitted, under a second instance verdict, of the charges that he wounded a Yugoslav People's Army soldier in Tuzla...
Local Justice – Despot: Appeals by Prosecution and Defence
Appeals have been presented before the Supreme Court of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina against the verdict for Zeljko Despot, who was sentenced to 12 years in prison for...
Local Justice – Ahmetasevic: Custody Extended for Two Months
The Cantonal Court in Bihac has ordered a two-month extension of custody of Senad Ahmetasevic, who is charged with war crimes against prisoners of war.
Local Justice: New Indictment for War Crimes Confirmed
The Cantonal Court in Bihac has confirmed an indictment against Zuhdija Dizdarevic for crimes committed against the sick and wounded during the course of 1995.
Zdravko Knezevic: Gordian Knot Hampers Bosnia’s War Crimes Strategy
Federation entity’s Chief Prosecutor is optimistic that Bosnia can meet deadlines to resolve outstanding cases, but only if certain conditions are met.