Ratko Mladic Suffers Minor Stroke, Son Reports Declining Health
Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb war criminal known as the 'Butcher of Bosnia' and currently serving a life sentence in The Hague, has reportedly suffered a minor stroke. This information was disclosed by his son, Darko Mladic, to Bosnian Serb public television on April 15, 2026. Darko stated that he received initial details from a U.N.-authorized doctor on April 10, indicating that his father had been transferred to a civilian hospital for scans and examinations before returning to prison. The family describes the 83-year-old's health as deteriorating daily and considers the situation very serious. Consequently, they are hoping for permission to transfer Mladic to Serbia for further medical treatment. Mladic was convicted in 2017 by a U.N. tribunal for genocide and war crimes, including his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre and the siege of Sarajevo during the 1990s Bosnian War. Arrested in Serbia in 2011 after sixteen years in hiding, Mladic remains a controversial figure, revered as a hero by many Serbs despite his international conviction. This development highlights the ongoing health challenges faced by high-profile detainees in international custody.
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Ratko Mladic Suffers Minor Stroke, Son Reports Declining Health
Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb war criminal known as the 'Butcher of Bosnia' and currently serving a life sentence in The Hague, has reportedly suffered a minor stroke. This information was disclosed by his son, Darko Mladic, to Bosnian Serb public television on April 15, 2026. Darko stated that he received initial details from a U.N.-authorized doctor on April 10, indicating that his father had been transferred to a civilian hospital for scans and examinations before returning to prison. The family describes the 83-year-old's health as deteriorating daily and considers the situation very serious. Consequently, they are hoping for permission to transfer Mladic to Serbia for further medical treatment. Mladic was convicted in 2017 by a U.N. tribunal for genocide and war crimes, including his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre and the siege of Sarajevo during the 1990s Bosnian War. Arrested in Serbia in 2011 after sixteen years in hiding, Mladic remains a controversial figure, revered as a hero by many Serbs despite his international conviction. This development highlights the ongoing health challenges faced by high-profile detainees in international custody.
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