NewzRatko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb commander widely known as the 'Butcher of Bosnia,' has died at the age of 84 in a prison hospital. His death occurred on a Thursday while he was serving a sentence stemming from his conviction for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Mladic was formally convicted in November 2017 for his role in atrocities committed during the armed conflict that took place from 1992 to 1995. His legal proceedings and subsequent imprisonment marked a significant chapter in international justice regarding the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia.
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