Bosniak-Croat Federation president detained on corruption charges April 29, 2013 - 10:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Bosnian court has ordered the president of the autonomous Bosniak-Croat Federation to be detained for a month on corruption charges, BBC News reported. Zivko Budimir was arrested on Friday along with at least 17 others. On Sunday, April 29, prosecutors said Budimir and four other officials had taken bribes to arrange pardons for convicts. They demanded his detention in case he tried to flee the country.Lawyers for the accused said they would appeal against the ruling. The court said it was detaining Budimir and his co-accused aide, Petar Barisic, because of the danger of flight. Budimir's Party of Justice and Trust has accused state prosecutors of "meddling in politics". It has described his arrest as a "show of strength put on for the sake of the public". The Bosniak-Croat Federation, together with the Republika Srpska, make up Bosnia-Herzegovina. Each has its own president, government, parliament, police and other bodies. Bosnia was split into two autonomous regions - joined by a relatively weak central government - under a U.S.-brokered peace deal that ended the 1992-95 war.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
