Serge Brammertz criticizes lack of cooperation in war crimes prosecutions, urges justice for victims

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."