Tolimir, Lukić want to defend themselves

Tolimir, Lukić want to defend themselves

First Vojislav Šešelj was allowed last year to represent himself, followed by a decision granting Momčilo Krajšnik the same right in the appellate proceedings.

Now, Tolimir, charged with the Srebrenica genocide, and Lukić, charged with atrocities against Bosniak civilians in Višegrad in 1992, seek the same decision from the court.

Tolimir's motion was hand-written. Earlier, he had made the demand to have all the documents related to his case on paper and in the Serbian.

Lukić also filed a hand-written motion to the Trial Chamber, notifying it that he would no longer be represented by his counsel Alan Yatvin.

He did not provide any reasons. “The Registry has been notified that discussions are underway about the appointment of new counsel, or I will defend myself,” Lukić wrote.

In response to his letter, the Registry says that it is “not in a position” to fire Yatvin since Lukić did not provide any reasons for his decision.

The Registry added that they have not been notified about any purported talks about the appointment of new counsel for Lukić.