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Ratko Mladić obituary
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The gist
Ratko Mladić, convicted of Srebrenica genocide, died in prison aged 84. His death closes a chapter on Balkan war crimes justice.
Background
Ratko Mladić was a Bosnian Serb military leader convicted by a UN tribunal for genocide and crimes against humanity, including the 1995 Srebrenica massacre. He was serving a life sentence. His death in prison at age 84 was reported on August 27, 2026.
How it unfolded
- 1995Mladić oversaw the Srebrenica massacre, the worst atrocity in Europe since WWII.
- 2017He was convicted of genocide and other crimes, sentenced to life imprisonment.
- Aug 27, 2026Mladić died in prison at age 84, as reported by multiple outlets.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- The UN tribunal's conviction affirmed his role in genocide, a landmark for international justice.
Still unverified
Serbia had requested medical treatment outside prison earlier in 2026, citing serious health conditions; the outcome of that request is not confirmed.