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Tuesday, 14 March 2006

[Open session]

--- Upon commencing at 9.03 a.m.

JUDGE ROBINSON: The Chamber has been advised of the death of the accused, Slobodan Milosevic. We express our regret at his passing. We also regret that his untimely death has deprived not only him but indeed all interested parties of a judgement upon the allegations in the indictment. His death terminates these proceedings. We express our thanks to all those who participated in these long and difficult proceedings over the past four years and who contributed to the Chamber's consideration of the many issues that arose during the trial. In this regard, I mention the Prosecutor and her team, counsel assigned to the accused, the amici curiae, the legal associates of Mr. Milosevic, the pro se liaison officers, the Registry officials, the Victims and Witnesses Section, the interpreters, the translators, the court reporters, and the technical support staff. The Chamber also wishes to express its gratitude to the many Prosecution and Defence witnesses who gave evidence in this case. An order will be issued shortly terminating the proceedings. The hearing is adjourned.

--- Whereupon the hearing adjourned at 9.06 a.m.