Franko Simatović

Former top officials of Serbia's state security (DB) Jovica Stanisic and Franko Simatovic have pleaded not guilty at the start of their retrial.

The process is taking place before the Hague Tribunal (ICZY) after the Appeals Chamber ordered a retrial on all counts of the indictment, annulling the first-degree ruling that acquitted both the accused.

Former Serbian state security officers Jovica Stanisic and Franko Simatovic pleaded not guilty at the UN court in The Hague at their retrial for war crimes in Bosnia and Croatia.

Chief Hague Prosecutor Serge Brammertz says he is satisfied with the decision to repeat the trial of Jovica Stanisic and Franko Simatovic.

Victims’ groups and rights campaigners in Bosnia and Croatia praised the UN war crimes court’s decision to order a retrial for former Serbian state security officials Jovica Stanisic and Franko Simatovic.

The Hague Tribunal overturned the acquittal of former Serbian security officials Jovica Stanisic and Franko Simatovic, ordering them to be retried for controlling the most notorious combat units in the Balkan wars.

Investigation into Ćuruvija case continues

BELGRADE -- As part of an investigation into the murder Slavko Ćuruvija, his common-law-wife and eyewitness to the killing Branka Prpa will testify on Friday.