Former Croatian Defence Council fighter Ivan Zelenika was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for the inhumane treatment of Bosniak civilian detainees in Mostar during wartime.
Presenting its closing statement at the Ivan Zelenika trial, the cantonal prosecution of Mostar called upon the trial chamber to find the defendant guilty. The defense called for a verdict of release.
Ivan Zelenika testified in his own defense at the cantonal court in Mostar. He said he had never heard of Almir Lalic or his father, Muhamed Hamo Lalic, both civilians he allegedly abused.
Presenting its closing statement before the cantonal court of Mostar, the prosecution called for a guilty verdict at the trial of Mirsad Tahirovic. The defense called for an acquittal. Tahirovic has been charged with war crimes in Jasenica.
At today’s hearing of the Mirsad Tahirovic trial, the cantonal prosecution of Mostar filed material evidence. Tahirovic has been charged with war crimes in the Jablanica area in 1993.
The cantonal court of Mostar has sentenced Esad Gakic and Ramo Zilic to a total of five and a half years in prison. Gakic has been sentenced to one year and a half in prison, while Zilic has been sentenced to four years in prison.
Presenting its closing statement before the cantonal court of Mostar, the prosecution called upon the court to find Ramo Zilic and Esad Gakic guilty of war crimes in the Konjic area. The defense proposed a verdict of release.
A prosecution witness testifying at the Esad Gakic and Ramo Zilic trial said no prisoners were abused during his term as prison manager at the Musala prison facility in Konjic.
At today’s hearing of the Mile Raguz trial, the defense requested that the trial chamber chair be exempted from the proceedings because of his wartime experiences. Raguz has been charged with war crimes in Stolac. His trial is being held at the cantonal court of Mostar.