War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release
Summary
Ratko Mladic, a convicted war criminal sentenced to life in prison for crimes during the 1990s Bosnian war, is reportedly very ill. His lawyers have asked a UN court to release him from jail due to his poor health, while the court awaits an independent medical report to decide.Key Facts
- Ratko Mladic has been in detention since 2011 and was sentenced to life in prison in 2017 for genocide and war crimes.
- His crimes relate to the Bosnian war from 1992 to 1995, including the Srebrenica massacre where 8,000 men and boys were killed.
- Mladic’s lawyers say he is seriously ill, nearly unable to speak after a suspected stroke, and may die soon.
- They have requested his release to a hospital or hospice where Serbian is spoken, implying he could return to Serbia.
- The Serbian government has offered to support his release if the court agrees.
- The UN judge has asked for an independent health assessment of Mladic’s condition and care.
- Victims’ groups oppose releasing Mladic, viewing the request as a legal tactic rather than a genuine humanitarian need.
- Previous release requests by Mladic’s lawyers have been denied by the court.
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