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ICTY Weekly Press Briefing - 26 August 2009

Date: 26.08.2009
Time: 12:00

Registry and Chambers:

Christian Chartier, acting Spokesperson for Registry and Chambers, made the following statement:

Good morning,

An appeal hearing in the Haradinaj and others case has been scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 28 October 2009 from 9:00 to 19:00.

On 3 April 2008, Trial Chamber I acquitted Ramush Haradinaj and Idriz Balaj on all charges of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Kosovo between March and September 1998. At the time, Haradinaj was a commander of the KLA in Dukagjin area (north-western Kosovo), and Balaj was the commander of the Black Eagles Unit within the KLA. Following the judgement, they were both released from custody. The Appeals Chamber yesterday ordered them to inform the Registry if they will exercise their right to be present at the 28 October hearing.

Also acquitted of crimes against humanity, a third accused, Lahi Brahimaj, was convicted by the Trial Chamber for war crimes (cruel treatment and torture) against two persons at the Jablanica/Jabllanicë headquarters of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA). He was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment. On 25 May 2009, Lahi Brahimaj was granted provisional release pending the appeal hearing.

In May 2008, both the Prosecution and the Defence for Brahimaj filed appeals against the Trial Chamber's judgement. The Prosecution asks the Appeals Chamber to remit the case to a Trial Chamber for a new trial "to hear direct evidence of witnesses regarding the participation [of the three accused] in a joint criminal enterprise and their individual responsibility" in relation to a number of crimes. Brahimaj's Notice of Appeal includes 19 grounds, nine against conviction and ten against sentencing: the Defence seeks an acquittal or, in the alternative, a reduced sentence.

As to the courtroom schedule for this week and next:

On Wednesday, 2 September at 09:00 the Trial Chamber will hear closing arguments in the case of Popović and others in courtroom III. The trial of Popović and others commenced on 14 July 2006.

The trial of Stanišić and Simatović resumes today at 14:15 in courtroom II. Hearings will continue tomorrow afternoon at 14:15 in courtroom II and also on Monday and Tuesday at 14:15 in courtroom II.

Hearings in Gotovina and others have been cancelled for the remainder of the week due to the unavailability of the witness. Proceedings will resume on Monday 31, August at 9:00 in courtroom I.

The trials of Vlastimir Ðorđević, Momčilo Perišić as well as Prlić and others will continue this week and next as scheduled.

Office of the Prosecutor:

Olga Kavran, Spokesperson for the Office of the Prosecutor, made no statement.

Questions:

In connection with the Haradinaj appeal, a journalist asked for an update on the contempt of court proceedings against Shefqet Kabashi. Christian Chartier confirmed that this case is still pending. He stated that there is no connection between this contempt case and the scheduling of the Haradinaj appeal hearing.

Documents:

Case	Document Title	Date
Dordevic Vlastimir	Internal Memorandum Re Assignment Of Exhibit Number Pursuant To Confidentilal "Decision On Prosecution's Motion For The Admission Of Isuf Zhuniqi's Evidence Pursuant To Rule 92 Quater" Dated 19 August 2009	24-Aug-09
Gotovina et Al.	Prosecution's Notice Regarding Expert Report Of Pero Kovacevic (Ic-40)	21-Aug-09
Gotovina et Al.	Defendant Ante Gotovina's Submission Of Addendum Of Expert Report Of Retired Brigadier General Ivan Pokaz Pursuant To Rule 94 Bis	25-Aug-09
Gotovina et Al.	Internal Memorandum Re. Verification Of Accuracy Of Interpretation In Case No. It-06-90-T, Hearing Of 14 July 2009	20-Aug-09
Gotovina et Al.	Defendant Mladen Markac's Notice Pursuant To Rule 94 Bis (B) In Relation To Defendant Ivan Cermak's Expert Witness Retired Colonel General Franjo Feldi	20-Aug-09
Gotovina et Al.	Defendant Mladen Markac's Notice Pursuant To Rule 94 Bis (B) In Relation To Defendant Ivan Cermak's Expert Witness Pero Kovacevic	20-Aug-09
Haradinaj (Appeal)	Scheduling Order For Appeal Hearing	25-Aug-09
Hartmann (Contempt)	Decision On Prosecution Motion To Re-Classify A Prosecution Exhibit From Confidential To Public	20-Aug-09
Hartmann (Contempt)	Prosecutor's Final Brief [Public Redacted]	25-Aug-09
Hartmann (Contempt)	Submission Pursuant To Decision On Motion To Re-Classify A Prosecution Exhibit From Confidential To Public	21-Aug-09
Karadzic (Interlocutory)	Order Assigning Judges To A Case Before The Appeals Chamber	20-Aug-09
Karadzic	Second Amended Response To Rule 94 Bis Notice: Kathryn Barr	24-Aug-09
Karadzic	Decision On Request From The Government Of Malaysia	25-Aug-09
Karadzic	Decision On Request From The Federal Republic Of Germany	24-Aug-09
Karadzic	Decision On Prosecution Motion For Admission Of Testimony Of Witness Kdz198 And Associated Exhibits Pursuant To Rule 92 Quater	20-Aug-09
Karadzic	Odluka Po Zahtevu Radovana Karadzica Za Pristup Poverljivim Materijalima U Predmetu Stanisic I Simatovic	21-Aug-09
Karadzic	Note Verbal From State Of Malaysia	21-Aug-09
Karadzic	Withdrawal Of Motion For Binding Order To Bangladesh	24-Aug-09
Karadzic	Application For Certification To Appeal Decision On Rule 92 Quater	24-Aug-09
Karadzic	Reply Brief: Motion For Remedy For Violation Of Rights In Connection With Arrest	24-Aug-09
Karadzic	Motion For Binding Order: Government Of France	24-Aug-09
Karadzic	Order For Expedited Response To Accused's Application For Certification To Appeal Decision On Rule 92 Quater	25-Aug-09
Karadzic	Motion For Binding Order: Government Of Turkey	24-Aug-09
Karadzic	Invitation To The French Republic	25-Aug-09
Karadzic	Addendum To The Republic Of Austria's Request For Extension Of Time To File A Response To The Trial Chamber's Invitation Of 5 August 2009	24-Aug-09
Karadzic	The Republic Of Austria's Request For Extension Of Time To File A Response To The Trial Chamber's Invitation Of 5 August 2009	21-Aug-09
Karadzic	Motion By Radovan Karadzic For Variance Of Protective Measures [It-08-91-Pt]	24-Aug-09
Karadzic	Invitation To The Republic Of Turkey	25-Aug-09
Karadzic	Note Verbal From State	21-Aug-09
Karadzic	Order Arising From Rule 65 Ter Meeting	20-Aug-09
Karadzic	Order For Further Submissions Concerning Prosecution's Motions For Admission Of Rule 92 Quater Evidence	21-Aug-09
Milutinovic et al.	Nalog U Vezi S Prihvatanjem Dokumenata Pomenutih U Izvestaju Vestaka Branislava Simonovica (Dokazni Predmet Broj 6d668)	21-Aug-09
Milutinovic et al.	Nalog U Vezi S Dokaznim Predmetom Br. P2804	24-Aug-09
Milutinovic et al.	Nalog U Vezi S Dokaznim Predmetima Br. 6d609 I 6d1128	20-Aug-09
Milutinovic et al.	Odluka U Vezi S Dokaznim Predmetima Br. 5d1146, 5d1168, 5d1298 I 5d1364	20-Aug-09
Milutinovic et al.	Nalog U Vezi S Dokaznim Predmetom Br. P2808	20-Aug-09
Milutinovic et al.	Nalog U Vezi S Dokaznim Predmetima Br. P984 I Br. Ic133 - Zakon O Vojsci Jugoslavije	21-Aug-09
Milutinovic et al.	Odluka Po Zajednickom Podnesku Odbrane U Vezi S Izvestajem Vestaka Branimira Jokica	20-Aug-09
Milutinovic et al.	Nalog U Vezi S Dokaznim Predmetima Br. 6d1633 I 6d295	24-Aug-09
Milutinovic et al.	Nalog U Vezi S Procedurom Za Okoncanje Postupka	20-Aug-09
Milutinovic et al.	Nalog U Vezi S Dokaznim Predmetima Br. 5d30, 5d105, 5d1124 I 5d1427	20-Aug-09
Milutinovic et al.	Nalog U Vezi S Dokaznim Predmetima Br. 6d885, 6d1350 I 6d1360	20-Aug-09
Milutinovic et al.	Nalog U Vezi S Dokaznim Predmetom Br. 3d1136	24-Aug-09
Milutinovic et al.	Décision Relative Aux Demandes Présentées Par Nikola Sainovic Concernant La Pièce P1468	26-Aug-09
Milutinovic et al.	Nalog U Vezi S Iskazom Svedoka 6d2	20-Aug-09
Milutinovic et al.	Décision Relative À La Demande De Mise En Iberté Provisoire Présentée Par Dragoljub Ojdanic	20-Aug-09
Milutinovic et al.	Prosecution Notice To Trial Chambre Re Order To Investigate Possible Contempt	20-Aug-09
Milutinovic et al.	Nalog U Vezi S Dokaznim Predmetom Br. P2808	20-Aug-09
Perisic	Exhibit Numbers Assigned To The "Decision In Respect Of Srebrenica Agrees Facts"	20-Aug-09
Popovic et al	Motion On Behalf Of Drago Nikolic Seeking Additional Time For The Presentation Of Closing Arguments And Seeking Guidance Concerning Rebuttal And Rejoinder Arguments	24-Aug-09
Popovic et al	Motion By Radovan Karadzic For Variance Of Protective Measures	24-Aug-09
Popovic et al	Verification Of Accuracy Of Interpretation In Case No. It-05-88-T, Hearing Of 12 June 2007	20-Aug-09
Popovic et al	Verifiction Of Accuracy Of Interpretation In Case No. It-05-88-T, Hearing Of 30 June 2009	20-Aug-09
Prlic and Others	Notice By The Accused Mr. Pusic (Absence From Court)	20-Aug-09
Prlic and Others	Deuxième Ordonnance Portant Nomination D'un Amicus Curiae	25-Aug-09
Prlic and Others	Internal Memorandum From Clss Regarding: Verification Of Accuracy Of English Transcript In The Praljak Case It-04-74-T (Hearing Of 04.06.09 & 29.06.2009)	25-Aug-09
Sainovic et al (Appeal)	Corrigendum To Prosecution Appeal Brief	24-Aug-09
Sainovic et al (Appeal)	Sreten Lukic's Motion For Leave To Exceed The Word Limit For Filing The Appeal From Judgment	26-Aug-09
Sainovic et al (Appeal)	General Pavkovic Request To Exceed The Word Limit For Appeal Brief	24-Aug-09
Sainovic et al (Appeal)	Lazarevic Defence Request To Exceed The Word Limit For Appeal Brief	25-Aug-09
Sainovic et al (Appeal)	Notice Of Filing Of Public Redacted Version Of Prosecution Appeal Brief	21-Aug-09
Seselj	Ordonnance Aux Fins D'obtenir Des Rapports Médicaux	20-Aug-09
Seselj	Motion By Radovan Karadzic For Variance Of Protective Measures	24-Aug-09
Stanisic & Simatovic	Odluka Po Zahtevu Radovana Karadzica Za Pristup Poverljivim Materijalima U Predmetu Stanisic I Simatovic	21-Aug-09
Stanisic & Simatovic	Stanisic Weekly Medical Report [25/08/2009]	25-Aug-09
Stanisic & Simatovic	Stanisic Weekly Medical Report [11/08/2009]	25-Aug-09
Stanisic & Simatovic	Razlozi Za Odluku Da Se Odbije Zahtev Stanisiceve Odbrane Za Odgodu Sudenja I Za Odluku Da Se Rasprava Zakazana Za 29. Jun 2009. Odrzi U Odsustvu Optuzenog	20-Aug-09
Stanisic & Zupljanin	Nalog O Rasporedu Pretpretresne Konferencije I Pocetku Su.Enja S Nalogom O Okoncanju Privremenog Puštanja Na Slobodu	21-Aug-09
Stanisic & Zupljanin	Prosecution's Fifth Motion For Judicial Notice Of Adjudicated Facts, With Annex	24-Aug-09
Zdravko Tolimir	Request By Zdravko Tolimir For Leave To File A Rejoinder And Rejoinder To The Reply To The Response Of Zdravko Tolimir To The Prosecution's Motion For Admission Of Written Evidence In Lieu Of Viva Voce Testimony Pursuant To Rule 92bis	21-Aug-09
Zdravko Tolimir	Response To The Registrar's Submission Of 5 August 2009	25-Aug-09
Zdravko Tolimir	Obavještenje Tužilaštva O Postupanju Po Odluci Po Tolimirovom Zahtjevu Za Pristup Povjerljivim Materijalima U Predmetima Blagojevic I Jokic	20-Aug-09