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NewsWPLG Local 10August 28, 2026Miami-Dade

Ratko Mladic, former Bosnian Serb general, dies in prison at 84

Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb general convicted of war crimes and genocide, died Thursday while serving a life sentence. He was 84 years old at the time of his death.

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Why It Matters

The death of a major figure convicted of war crimes concludes the legal proceedings regarding his role in the 1990s Bosnian conflict.

Key Facts

  • Ratko Mladic died on Thursday while serving a life sentence.
  • Mladic was 84 years old at the time of his death.
  • Mladic was a Bosnian Serb general who led forces during the 1990s.
  • Mladic was convicted for his role in the siege of the Bosnian capital and for orchestrating massacres during the conflict.
  • The death was confirmed by United Nations officials.

Who's Mentioned

locationBosnia“The site of the conflict and capital city besieged by forces under Mladic.”organizationUnited Nations“The international body that confirmed the death of the prisoner.”personRatko Mladic“Former Bosnian Serb general and convicted war criminal.”