TRIAL BEGINS OF CENTRAL AFRICAN EX-PRESIDENT BOZIZE OVER WAR CRIMES. (PHOTO).

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 Trial begins of Central African ex-president Bozize over war crimes A UN-backed court in the the Central African Republic will on Tuesday begin the trial in absentia of former president Francois Bozize, over crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013. The alleged crimes committed by members of Bozize's security forces include murder, enforced disappearance, torture and rape. Bozize, 79, who seized power in a 2003 coup before being overthrown 10 years later by rebels, has been living in exile in Guinea-Bissau since March 2023. But three of his former senior military officers, Eugene Barret Ngaikosset, Vianney Semndiro and Firmin Junior Danboy, are all in pre-trial detention in the Central African Republic. Crimes against humanity The case will be heard by the Special Criminal Court (SCC), a hybrid jurisdiction located in the capital Bangui with Central African and foreign judges. In February 2024, the SCC issued an international arrest warrant for the former president ...

FIRE CLAIMS EIGHT LIVES AT SERBIAN RETIREMENT HOME. (PHOTO).


 Fire Claims Eight Lives at Serbian Retirement Home


A fire erupted early Monday at a retirement home on the outskirts of Belgrade, the Serbian capital, leaving eight dead and seven injured.

Luka Causic, a senior police officer involved in the emergency response, reported that approximately 30 people were inside the facility when the fire began at 3:30 am (02:30 GMT).

“Tragically, eight individuals lost their lives in the fire. However, I must commend the emergency response team for their swift action, successfully evacuating 13 residents,” said Labour Minister Nemanja Starovic, speaking to local media.


Initial reports from rescue officials had indicated six fatalities.


Starovic extended condolences to the victims’ families and confirmed that an investigation was underway. “I trust the competent prosecutor’s office will release official findings soon,” he stated.


The injured residents are receiving treatment at the Belgrade Military Hospital.


Causic noted that firefighters managed to quickly extinguish the blaze despite the facility’s remote location.

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