Radovan Karadzic accused by judge of obstructing Hague genocide trial
Radovan Karadzic, the former Bosnian Serb leader, was accused by a judge of obstructing the start of his genocide trial at the Hague after he boycotted the hearing.
Karadzic, the political leader during Bosnia's 1992-95 war which left at least 100,000 dead and became notorious in history because of the Srebenica massacre and siege of Sarajevo, refused to attend because he said he needs more time to prepare.
Noting the absence, Mr Kwon adjourned the hearing until Tuesday and issued an appeal to "again encourage Mr Karadzic to attend the proceedings.
Kwon and the other judges now have to decide whether to proceed in his absence, have him brought to the court by force, impose a defence lawyer on him or give in to his demand for more time.
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Karadzic, the political leader during Bosnia's 1992-95 war which left at least 100,000 dead and became notorious in history because of the Srebenica massacre and siege of Sarajevo, refused to attend because he said he needs more time to prepare.
Noting the absence, Mr Kwon adjourned the hearing until Tuesday and issued an appeal to "again encourage Mr Karadzic to attend the proceedings.
Kwon and the other judges now have to decide whether to proceed in his absence, have him brought to the court by force, impose a defence lawyer on him or give in to his demand for more time.