In an interview with N1, Serge Brammertz, Chief Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, emphasized that the conflicts in Bosnia and Herzegovina were not internal but international, with involvement from neighboring countries. He noted the clear connection between the Zagreb government and crimes in Bosnia (as seen in the Prlic case) and Belgrade's involvement in the Stanisic and Simatovic case.

Brammertz criticized regional cooperation on war crimes prosecutions, citing Croatia's failure to act on requests from Bosnia and long delays in Serbia's trials. He stated, “No one can say the conflict in Bosnia was internal; it was an international armed conflict with external agendas.”

He expressed disappointment at the glorification of convicted war criminals like Karadzic and Mladic, adding that the international community should react more strongly when genocide denial occurs. Regarding the “Inzko Law” criminalizing genocide denial, he is cautiously optimistic, noting that initial investigations have started but more cases are needed to establish judicial practice.

Brammertz also highlighted the issue of war criminals evading justice by fleeing to neighboring countries and the challenges of prosecuting them under different legal systems. He urged for greater international support and collaboration to ensure that war criminals are held accountable.

His message to victims and their families: “You have the right to be critical and to have high expectations, but don't give up. Without your testimony, there can be no accountability.”