Bosnia charges former soldiers and police over war crimes

by admin
Dec 31, 2012

Bosnian prosecutors charge former members of their armed and police forces with war crimes allegedly committed against Serbian civilians during the Bosnian War which took place over a decade ago.

According to a statement from the national prosecutor’s office, eight people were charged with,

"taking part in illegal detention of Serb civilians, their inhuman treatment, beating and inflicting of serious bodily injuries... and other inhuman acts,"

The accused were all part of the Bosnian Muslim led armed and police forces during the war.

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