VUKOVAR TRIAL OF SERB WAR CRIMES SUSPECTS RESUMES

VUKOVAR, Feb 12 (Hina) - The trial of eight Croatian Serbs accused of war crimes against civilians resumed at the Vukovar County Court on Thursday. The accused, former members of Croatian Serb rebel police forces and the Territorial Defence in Borovo (outside Vukovar), are charged with ordering the killing, torture and inhumane treatment of civilians in 1991. The incriminated acts constitute crimes against humanity and international law.#L# The trial is attended by five indictees, while the other three are at large and are tried in absence. Six witnesses testified at today's hearing. The trial resumes on February 17 with more witness testimonies. (Hina) rml sb