ICTY: VERDICT IN FURUNDZIJA CASE TO BE ANNOUNCED JULY 15

( Editorial: --> 6784 ) ZAGREB, July 9 (Hina) - The International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) will announce its verdict in the Furundzija case on Wednesday, July 15, an ICTY statement said Thursday. The Bosnian Croat Anto Furundzija, was commander of a special Croatian Defence Council (HVO) unit called "Jokers" during the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Furundzija's charges include torture and outrages upon personal dignity including rape. On 15 July the ICTY will not only announce its decision on whether Furundzija is guilty or not but - in case the defendant is found guilty - determine the sentence. The trial of Anto Furundzija lasted from 8 to 22 June this year. (hina) rml 092335 MET jul 98