Bosnian commander convicted, then released

The UN war crimes tribunal imposed a light two-year sentence on the commander of the Muslim defenders of the Bosnian enclave of Srebrenica for failing to prevent murder and torture of Serb captives.

But the tribunal in The Hague ordered his immediate release since he has already been detained more than three years.

Naser Oric, 39, was acquitted of direct involvement in the murder of prisoners.

But the judges found he had deliberately closed his eyes to their mistreatment and failed to punish their killers.

He was acquitted of all charges related to the wanton destruction of Serb villages.