# Bosnia and Herzegovina war crimes trials

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261102-bosnia-and-herzegovina-war-crimes-trials
> Updated: 2026-11-02T08:13:57.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

The State Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina is conducting several trials related to war crimes committed during the conflict in the 1990s.

In late October 2026, the court scheduled a verdict for Šerif Patković, a former commander accused of killing a Croatian Defence Council commander in the village of Dusina in 1993. Other defendants in related hearings faced charges of crimes against humanity involving the mistreatment of non-Serb civilians.

In early November 2026, the court issued a first-instance verdict regarding a September 1992 massacre in Novoseoci, Sokac, where 45 Bosniak civilians were killed. Six former members of the Second Romanija Brigade of the Republika Srpska Army, including Momčilo Pajić, Miladin Gašević, and Branislav Kezunović, were sentenced to a total of 83 years in prison. They were found guilty of crimes against humanity involving the killing of 44 men and the deportation of women and children. Specifically, Momčilo Pajić received 20 years, Miladin Gašević received 15 years, and Branislav Kezunović, Željko Gašević, Jadranko Šuka, and Nikola Koprivica each received 12 years. The court determined the attack was part of a systematic effort to ethnically cleanse the area. Dragomir Obradović and Aleksa Gordić were acquitted. Proceedings against Momir Kezunović remained suspended following his death in October 2026.

## Claims

- 45 Bosniak civilians were killed in Novoseoci in September 1992. (reported by 5 sources)
- Forty-four men were reportedly transported to a landfill at Ivan Polje and killed with automatic weapons. (reported by 5 sources)
- The State Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina is scheduled to deliver a first-instance verdict for the Novoseoci crime. (reported by 5 sources)
- Momir Kezunović died on October 1, 2026. (reported by 5 sources)
- The legal proceedings against Momir Kezunović have been suspended due to his death. (reported by 5 sources)
- Dragomir Obradović and several former members of the Second Romanija Brigade are accused of participating in the attack. (reported by 5 sources)
- Seven members of an organized criminal group were sentenced to a total of 59 years and two months in prison for international drug trafficking. (reported by 3 sources)
- The drug trafficking involved at least 3.7 tons of marijuana. (reported by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: Bosnia and Herzegovina Court sentences six for war crimes in Novoseoci

The State Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina sentenced six former VRS members to 83 years for war crimes in Novoseoci and seven criminals to nearly 60 years for international drug trafficking.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bosnia-and-herzegovina-court-proceeds-with-novoseoci-massacre-trial

### 2026-10-23: Bosnia and Herzegovina Court to Issue Verdict in Dusina War Crime Case

The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina will issue a verdict on October 30 for Šerif Patković, accused of killing an HVO commander in Dusina in 1993.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bosnia-and-herzegovina-court-to-issue-verdict-in-dusina-war-crime-case

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