Radovan Karadzic (left) is accused of genocide and other crimes for allegedly orchestrating atrocities during Bosnia's 1992-95 war. --PHOTO: AP
THE HAGUE (Netherlands) - THE Yugoslav war crimes tribunal has released a letter from former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic asking the United Nations for documents that could underpin a motion calling for charges against him to be dropped.
Karadzic is seeking correspondence or statements by UN members supporting his claim that American peace envoy Richard Holbrooke was acting with the UN's authority in 1996 when he allegedly promised Karadzic immunity from prosecution if he relinquished power.
Holbrooke denies making such a deal.
Karadzic's lawyers plan to ask that charges against him be dropped. Karadzic is accused of genocide and other crimes for allegedly orchestrating atrocities during Bosnia's 1992-95 war.
The court published Karadzic's May 11 request Friday. -- AP
