The Prosecutor v. Milan Zec

Case Sheet · ICTY

The Prosecutor v. Milan Zec

Location Croatia
Case Number IT-01-42
Case Name "Dubrovnik"
Status Closed · Charges Withdrawn

Context

He held the rank of Battleship Captain in 1991 and was the Chief of Staff of the Ninth VPS. In June 1994, he was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral and on 5 October 1994, he was appointed the commander of the Yugoslav Navy. In December 1996, he was promoted to Vice Admiral. He was retired as Commander of the Yugoslav Navy on 31 January 2001.

Pre-Trial

Initial Indictment 27 February 2001
Crimes Charged
Violations of the laws or customs of war
Cruel treatment · art. 3 ICTYS
Attacks on civilians · art. 3 ICTYS
Unlawful attacks on civilian objects · art. 3 ICTYS
Devastation not justified by military necessity · art. 3 (b) ICTYS
Destruction or wilful damage done to institutions dedicated to religion, charity and education, the arts and sciences, historic monuments and works of art and science · art. 3 (d) ICTYS
Termination 26 July 2002 · Charges withdrawal 

Key Documents

Initial Indictment Initial Indictment (2001)
Termination of Proceedings Termination of proceedings (2002)