Karadzic called ‘liar’ as genocide trial nears end

Prosecutors called former Bosnian Serb political leader Radovan Karadzic a liar in closing remarks at his genocide trial, saying his denials of responsibility for atrocities while he was in charge lack credibility.

Prosecutor Alan Tieger said Karadzic, 69, should be imprisoned for life if found guilty.

Karadzic was president of the breakaway Bosnian Serb Republic during the 1992-1995 Bosnia War that left 100,000 dead. His responsibilities included ultimate oversight of the army commanded by Gen Ratko Mladic, who is also on trial for genocide at the UN Yugoslav Tribunal.