Serb General Known as the Butcher of Bosnia Ratko Mladić Dies in The Hague

Serb general Ratko Mladić, who was serving a life sentence for genocide crimes committed during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has passed away in a prison in The Hague.

Passed Away in Prison in The Hague

Ratko Mladić, known for his actions during the Bosnian War and who served as a Serb general, passed away at a hospital in The Hague. The news of the death of Mladić, who had been experiencing health issues, was confirmed by an international UN tribunal.

Srebrenica Genocide and Charges

Ratko Mladić was known as one of the main architects of the ethnic cleansing policy during the Bosnian War. Held responsible for the massacre of thousands of Muslims in Srebrenica, Mladić had been convicted of genocide.

Trial Process and Death Investigation

After remaining a fugitive in Serbia for many years, Mladić was captured in 2011 and sentenced to life imprisonment in 2017. The International Court requested a full investigation to examine the circumstances of his death.