Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide over the Srebrenica massacre, has died in prison aged 84, multiple outlets reported.
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Key facts
- Ratko Mladic, former Bosnian Serb general, has died aged 84, multiple outlets reported.
- He was convicted of genocide over the Srebrenica massacre, according to Al Jazeera.
- Al Jazeera reported he died in prison.
- He was referred to as the 'Butcher of Bosnia' by the BBC and Al Jazeera.
- The BBC reported that he led a campaign of ethnic cleansing during the Bosnian conflict.
Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide, has died, multiple outlets reported on 27 August 2026. Al Jazeera reported that he died in prison at the age of 84.
Mladic was convicted of genocide over the Srebrenica massacre, according to Al Jazeera’s obituary. Both the BBC and Al Jazeera referred to him as the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’.
The BBC reported that the Bosnian Serb commander led a campaign of ethnic cleansing during the Bosnian conflict. Sky News described him as the former Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide.
Al Jazeera reported his death in both a written obituary and a video report, each identifying him as the Bosnian Serb general known as the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’ who died aged 84.
Reports across Sky News, the BBC and Al Jazeera consistently identified Mladic by his wartime role as a Bosnian Serb general and by his conviction for genocide.
Why it matters
Mladic was a central figure of the Bosnian conflict, convicted of genocide over the Srebrenica massacre and, according to the BBC, linked to a campaign of ethnic cleansing. His death marks the end of one of the most prominent cases arising from the war.
Frequently asked questions
How old was Ratko Mladic when he died?
Al Jazeera reported that Ratko Mladic died aged 84.
What was Ratko Mladic convicted of?
He was convicted of genocide, according to Sky News and Al Jazeera, in connection with the Srebrenica massacre.
Why was he called the 'Butcher of Bosnia'?
According to the BBC, the Bosnian Serb commander led a campaign of ethnic cleansing during the Bosnian conflict, which earned him the nickname the 'Butcher of Bosnia'.
Timeline
- Obituary: Ratko Mladic, war criminal convicted of Srebrenica genocide, dies
Al Jazeera: Ratko Mladic a Bosnian Serb war criminal, has died in prison aged 84.
- Ratko Mladic, ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, dies aged 84
Al Jazeera: Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general known as the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, has died.
- The monstrous crimes of Ratko Mladic, the 'Butcher of Bosnia'
BBC World: The Bosnian Serb commander led a campaign of ethnic cleansing during the Bosnian conflict.
- 'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladic dies
Sky News: Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide, has died.