Vinko Pandurević

Vinko Pandurević (born 1959) was the commanding officer of the Zvornik Brigade[1] during the Bosnian War. He was put on trial for war crimes at International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in the Hague for his role in the Srebrenica massacre of 1995, in which more than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were killed.[2]

Pandurević's defense lawyer argued he had "no effective control" of his brigade during the time when the atrocities occurred.[1] However, on the basis of individual criminal responsibility (Article 7(1) of the Statute of the Tribunal), he was found guilty of aiding and abetting crimes against humanity and violations of the laws or customs of war. He was sentenced to 13 years' imprisonment,[3] and granted early release on 9 April 2015.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 Velma Šarić - International Justice. "Pandurević Defence Calls for Acquittal". Iwpr.net. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  2. ↑ Associated Press (10 June 2010). "Two Bosnian Serbs get life in prison for Srebrenica genocide at Hague trial". Daily News (New York). Retrieved September 2014.
  3. ↑ CNN Wire Staff (10 June 2010). "Seven convicted over 1995 Srebrenica massacre". CNN.com. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  4. ↑ ICTY official web site: Case Information Sheet: Vinko Pandurević profile, icty.org; accessed 2 May 2015.
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