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Milan, Sredoje Lukic convicted of serious war crimes
Belgrade,
21 July 2009
The National Council for Cooperation with the International Criminal Tribune for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) stated today that Milan Lukic and Sredoje Lukic were sentenced to life and 30 years’ imprisonment respectively for the monstrous crimes they committed.
According to a statement, the National Council normally avoids commenting on decisions by the ICTY but it is hoped that this sentence will, at least to some extent, provide justice to the families of the victims, bearing in mind the severity and heinous nature of the crimes that were committed against the civilian population of Visegrad.
It is the opinion of the National Council that this sentence will contribute to the process of confronting the past, establishing the rule of law and bringing about reconciliation.
The National Council also pointed out that Milan Lukic was tried and convicted “in absentia” in Serbia and given the maximum prison sentence of 20 years, for the abduction and murder of residents of Sjeverin in 1992.
The National Council once again stresses that Serbia is fully committed to uncovering the truth about crimes committed, to providing justice for the victims and their families and to establishing responsibility regarding each crime.
It is the opinion of the National Council that this sentence will contribute to the process of confronting the past, establishing the rule of law and bringing about reconciliation.
The National Council also pointed out that Milan Lukic was tried and convicted “in absentia” in Serbia and given the maximum prison sentence of 20 years, for the abduction and murder of residents of Sjeverin in 1992.
The National Council once again stresses that Serbia is fully committed to uncovering the truth about crimes committed, to providing justice for the victims and their families and to establishing responsibility regarding each crime.
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