Milosevic Trial Public Archive
February 2006
Tuesday, February 28 - 09:00 - 13:45 /transcript
Monday, February 27 - 09:00 - 13:45 Milosevic is denied his request for medical treatment on Moscow. Then, the examination of James Bisset continues. He testifies that Serbs in Croatia were provoked by the Croatian government and that Milosevic was not out to create a greater Serbia. He also testifies against NATO’s actions in the area. The cross-examination begins with questions about comments Bisset made about Racak and the Hague and he replies by discussing the media’s irresponsibility with statistics from the Red Cross. / transcript
Friday, February 24 - 09:00 - 13:45 / transcript
Thursday, February 23 - 09:00 - 13:45 The cross-examination of Atlagic continues. He is questioned about Milosevic and Boris Jovic giving him military support, which he denies. The prosecution spends much time citing Serbian war crimes in Croatia. Milosevic could not re-examine Atlagic because of his health, so he is re-examined by Mr. Kay. Next, James Bisset, Canadian ambassador to Yugoslavia from 1990-1992 takes the stand. He discusses NATO bombings he describes as illegal and appalling. His testimony will continue. / transcript
Wednesday, February 22 - 09:00 - 13:45 Marko Atlagic’s testimony continues. He discusses the fascism in Croatia which allegedly caused the war to break out. Afterwards, his cross-examination begins, but Milosevic is also ordered to undergo medical testing after complaining about feeling ill. The cross-examination should resume Thursday. / transcript
****Feb. 20, 2006 --- Continued technical problems in the Hague delayed transmission of trial between January 24th and February 15. These problems have *finally* been resolved. February 15th is now available, and the backlog of the previous month should be digitized and filled in over the next few weeks. Our apologies for the delay. *******
Wednesday, February 15th - 09:00 - 13:45 The testimony of Branko Kostic concludes. He reiterates his claim that Milosevic had no physical control over Milan Babic or the Krajina-Serb leadership, nor did he play a role in JNA activities. Next, Prof. Marko Atlagic, deputy in the Croatian Sabor representing Benkovac from 1990 to 1992, takes the stand. He testifies that Franjo Tudjman, not Milosevic, was conspiring a “joint criminal enterprise”. He claims Tudjman’s government burned over four thousand Serbian Homes between 1990 and 1992. / transcript
Tuesday, February 14th - 09:00 - 13:45 Branko Kostic’s cross-examination concludes. He discusses the Vance plan and answers questions about its possible violation. He is also questioned about the transfer of JNA material to the Krajina-Serb Territorial Defense. The cross-examination ends with questions about the misconduct of JNA soldiers. Milosevic briefly begins his re-examination of Kostic. / transcript
Monday, February 13th - 09:00 - 13:45 The cross-examination of Branko Kostic continues. The prosecution asks about SFRY meetings that excluded representatives from Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia, and Macedonia, and Kostic replies that it was their decision not to come. The October 4th Hague Conference is also discussed. / transcript
Wednesday, February 8th - 09:00 - 13:45 Kostic begins his cross-examination. The prosecution discusses meetings Milosevic had with JNA officials, Serbian leaders from Bosnia and Croatia, and SFRY presidency members to show that he had control over combatants in Bosnia and Croatia, which Kostic denies. / transcript * JUST DELIVERED * 2-28
Tuesday, February 7th - 09:00 - 13:45 Branko Kostic continues his examination-in-chief. He discusses the Belgrade Initiative, a plan that he claims Milosevic approved of. He also explains that Milosevic had no power over the JNA or Bosnian-Serb troops, and that the SFRY presidency did. / transcript * JUST DELIVERED * 2-28
Monday, February 6th - 09:00 - 13:45 The testimony of Professor Branko Kostic continues. He discusses the Vance Plan, in which parts of Croatia would be protected by the UN and demilitarized. He claims that Serbs did not violate the plan, but that the Croatians did. He also dismisses the fact that Milosevic had any control over the JNA, the SFRY presidency, or the Krajina Serb leadership. / transcript * JUST DELIVERED * 3-7
Friday, February 3rd - 09:00 - 13:45 Eve-Ann Prentice, a British journalist who covered the Balkans since the 1980s, is called to the stand. She explains that her goal was to have fair, objective journalism and that she does not see one side as good and the other as evil. She talks about conversations she had with Albanian refugees, particularly about why they were fleeing. She also discusses her experience with a NATO bombing and talks about a connection between the Islamic Bosnian Serbs and Osama Bin Ladin. / transcript * JUST DELIVERED * 3-6
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