Against the Current: War Crimes Prosecutions in Serbia

ICTJ; Bogdan Ivanišević
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This report examines the effectiveness of war crimes prosecutions in Serbia. While the War Crimes Chamber (WCC) and the Office of the War Crimes Prosecutor (OWCP) have had some success, significant concerns exist - such as opposition from ethnic nationalists. Despite shortcomings, the WCC and OWCP can potentially help provide justice, especially if given more active domestic and international political support.