February 27, 2006
ICJ hears genocide case against Serbia
The International Court of Justice is holding hearings on the merits of a case brought by the Bosnia and Herzegovina against Serbia accusing the latter's of violation of the Genocide Convention. Article 9 of said convention provides the ICJ with jurisdiction to try this case.
The case was first brought on by Bosnia in 1993. The hearings are expected to end in May and a decision is not expected for another year.
Information about the hearings, including court press releases and pleadings is available at the ICJ's website at http://www.icj-cij.org/icjwww/idocket/ibhy/ibhyframe.htm
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