The Gotovina/Markac Appeal Verdict: Some personal reflections
By Brian Gallagher
Well, that was a historic day. Croatian Generals Ante Gotovina and Mladen Markac cleared of all charges at the ICTY. And, because the Joint Criminal Enterprise (JCE) theory was quashed, Croatia itself is has effectively been cleared. I had the privilege of being in the courtroom in the ICTY for the result.
I had arrived at The Hague the previously evening. It was certainly colder there than in London. I had no idea what the verdict would be. Perhaps the most realistic scenario was some lesser sentence that might see the generals released and the JCE theory disposed of.
Arriving at the court in the morning, it was my impression that there were perhaps less international media around than for the original judgement, which I had also attended. Indeed, my own decision to get…
One response to “Gotovina/Markac Appeal Verdict: Some personal reflections”
Sunman
Brian, thank you for your support of the truth especially in face of all the propaganda and pressure to equalize guilt. Your support and courage are much appreciated by all Croatians and indeed all freedom and justice loving peoples. All the best to you.
I was born in Croatia and live Australia. I have been described as a prominent figure known for my contribution to the Croatian and wider societies, particularly in the context of Croatia’s transition from communism to democracy, as well as for my many years of work as a clinical psychologist and Chief Executive Officer of government-funded services for people with disabilities, including mental health services, in Australia. In 1995, the President of the Republic of Croatia awarded me two Medals of Honor, the Homeland War Memorial Medal and the Order of the Croatian Trefoil for her special merits and her contribution to the founding of the Republic of Croatia. I have been a successful blogger since 2011 and write extensively in the English-language on issues related to Croatian current affairs and democracy, as well as the challenges Croatia faced and still faces in its transition from communism. My goal is to raise awareness of these connections and issues worldwide.
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