Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Mladić dies aged 84
He was jailed for life in 2017 for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the wars in the ex-Yugoslavia in 1992-95.
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"His death is just a biological necessity, and it doesn't bring to an end the political project and military project that created that legacy of genocide."
— Hasan Hasanović , Activist
"Mladić was respected by Serbian people. As a commander he stood to defend Serbs."
— Milorad Dodik , Politician
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A Srebrenica survivor and advocate for the memory of the victims of the Srebrenica massacre.
A Bosnian Serb politician and leader known for his separatist stance.
Bosnian Serb commander known as the 'Butcher of Bosnia' for his role in the Balkan wars.
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He was jailed for life in 2017 for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the wars in the ex-Yugoslavia in 1992-95.
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