The Appellate Division of the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina upheld the sentence of 162 years in prison for ten individuals convicted of crimes in Bosanski Novi. The second-instance verdict rejected appeals from the BiH Prosecutor’s Office and defense attorneys. The original sentence from November 2023 saw the accused receiving various prison terms for their involvement in the atrocities committed in the area.
Witness testimonies played a crucial role in establishing the guilt of the accused individuals. The court found that the witnesses provided consistent and reliable accounts of the events that took place in Bosanski Novi. Despite challenges to the credibility of some witnesses, the court affirmed their statements as a solid basis for determining key facts.
The crimes committed on June 22, 1992, involved the forced displacement and killing of Bosniak civilians. The harrowing details of the events, including the execution of 24 men, underscore the brutality of the actions taken by the perpetrators.
This final judgment marks the conclusion of a long legal process, ensuring accountability for the heinous crimes committed in Bosanski Novi.