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Ratko Mladic, ruthless ex-Bosnian Serb warlord, dies in prison at 84
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points United Nations officials confirmed his death. Ratko Mladic, a former Bosnian Serb general, has died at the age of 84.
Ratko Mladic, a former Bosnian Serb general, has died at the age of 84. He was serving a life sentence for his crimes at the time of his death. Mladic's forces were responsible for significant violence, including shelling and sniper attacks.
He was also linked to a major massacre, considered the worst in Europe since World War II. United Nations officials confirmed his death.
Further details about his death and legacy can be found through official sources, including U.N. reports and news updates.
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Published: August 27, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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