After both parties presented their closing arguments, the first instance Trial Chamber pronounced Jadranko Palija guilty and sentenced him to 28 years' imprisonment.
After identifying the indictee in the courtroom, a prosecution witness describes him as a man of whom others were afraid.
The Court of BiH has announced the beginning of another trial before the War Crimes Chamber.
The Bosnian court has reversed its decision to keep Jadranko Palija in detention during investigation, and has ordered his release.