Delić, Rasim fr

Rasim Delić was Commander of the Main Staff of the Army of Bosnia-Herzegovina (ABiH) between 8 June 1993 and 1 September 2000. He was charged on the basis of his superior criminal responsibility with four counts of violations of the laws or customs of war for murder, cruel treatment, and rape. These crimes were all allegedly committed in central BiH. The indictment states that Delić, as Commander of the Main Staff, exercised military command and control of the ABiH throughout the country. The indictment thus alleged that by holding this position, Delić was criminally responsible for the acts or omissions of his subordinates.

On 3 March 2005, during his initial appearance he pleaded not guilty to all charges. He was granted provisional release on 6 May 2005 to Bosnia and Herzegovina until the beginning of the trial phase of the proceedings. The trial of Rasim Delić before the ICTY began on 9 July 2007.

On 15 September 2008, the Trial Chamber convicted Delić of Cruel Treatment (as a violation of the laws or customs of war) for crimes committed by the El Mujahed Detachment of the ABiH against captive Bosnian Serb soldiers in July and August 1995. The Trial Chamber sentenced Delić to three years' imprisonment. Rasim Delić was acquitted of all other charges.