Karadzic immunity claim rejected

 

The Hague tribunal has rejected the argument by former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic that he should not be prosecuted because of an immunity deal.

Mr Karadzic said the former US peace envoy Richard Holbrooke had promised him immunity from prosecution if he relinquished power.

Mr Holbrooke has repeatedly denied there was any such deal.

The court said even if there was, it did not have legal standing, and that Mr Karadzic's trial should continue.