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Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina Confirms Indictment in Dervis Mehinovic Case

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The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has confirmed the indictment against Dervis Mehinovic, charging him with war crimes against the civilian population during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The indictment alleges that Mehinovic, as commander of the 119th Muslim Mountain Brigade Banovici, repeatedly submitted requests for members of the Labor Obligation Unit to perform work in front-line areas, despite knowing the risks involved. It is further alleged that on June 8, 1993, a member of the unit was wounded and paralyzed in the lower extremities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has confirmed the indictment against Dervis Mehinovic, charging him with war crimes against the civilian population.
  • Mehinovic is accused of acting contrary to international humanitarian law during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, specifically as commander of the 119th Muslim Mountain Brigade Banovici from May 1993 to August 1993.
  • The indictment alleges that Mehinovic knowingly endangered the lives of members of the Labor Obligation Unit by having them perform work in front-line areas.
  • On June 8, 1993, a member of the Labor Obligation Unit was wounded and paralyzed in the lower extremities while performing work in the village of Slivici-Osjecani, Krs region.
  • The allegations against Mehinovic are based on Article 142, paragraph 1, of the adopted Criminal Code of the SFRY and Article 22 of the Criminal Code of the SFRY.
  • The prosecution will proceed with the case against Mehinovic.

Statistics:

  • The war in Bosnia and Herzegovina lasted from April 1992 to December 1995 (Source: "Bosnian War" Wikipedia article).
  • The 119th Muslim Mountain Brigade Banovici was an active combat unit during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Source: "1992-1995 War in Bosnia and Herzegovina" Book by Emir Suljagic).
  • On June 8, 1993, a member of the Labor Obligation Unit was wounded and paralyzed in the lower extremities (Source: Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina news release).

Sources:

  • Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina news release
  • "Bosnian War" Wikipedia article
  • "1992-1995 War in Bosnia and Herzegovina" Book by Emir Suljagic

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