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

Ratko Mladić, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for crimes committed during the Bosnian War, passed away at the age of 84 in a prison in The Hague. While the international court confirmed the news of his death, an investigation has been launched into the incident.

Death in The Hague and Investigation

Ratko Mladić, convicted of genocide and war crimes, passed away at the age of 84 in a prison in The Hague. The United Nations international court confirmed that Mladić died in the hospital, and Judge Graciela Gatti Santana ordered a full investigation to examine the conditions of his death.

Srebrenica Genocide and Charges

Ratko Mladić was known as one of the main architects of ethnic cleansing during the 1992-1995 Bosnian War. Held responsible for the killing of at least eight thousand Bosnian Muslim men and women and boys in the UN safe area of Srebrenica, Mladić had been convicted of genocide and war crimes.

Years of Evasion and Trial Process

Having managed to evade justice for about 16 years following the war, Mladić was captured in Serbia in May 2011 and transferred to The Hague. Following his trial, he was sentenced to life imprisonment by a UN court in 2017.

Health Status and Treatment Debates

Earlier in the year, Serbia had requested that Mladić receive treatment outside of prison due to severe health issues. However, the UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals had argued that adequate medical care was provided to him throughout his detention.