Former Bosnian Serb President Plavsic to be freed

The early release from prison of former Bosnian Serb President Biljana Plavsic - after she served two-thirds of her 11-year sentence for persecution – has been approved by the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal.

Former Bosnian Serb President Plavsic to be freed
Tue, 15 Sep, 2009 - 10:40

The early release from prison of former Bosnian Serb President Biljana Plavsic - after she served two-thirds of her 11-year sentence for persecution – has been approved by the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal.

Plavsic is one of the most senior political leaders ever convicted by the UN court.

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