The former Bosnian Serb military commander accused of overseeing some of the worst atrocities during the Balkan wars has passed away, marking the end of a decades-long fugitive hunt. Known for his role in the Srebrenica massacre and other wartime crimes, Mladic had spent years evading justice before eventually facing trial at an international court. His death follows a long legal battle that saw him convicted of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The announcement has reignited discussions about accountability for wartime violence in the region.
Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general known as the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, has died.
