Bosnian war criminal dies after drinking poison in UN court

A former Bosnian Croat general died in a Dutch hospital today shortly after drinking a liquid in a courtroom where judges had just confirmed his 20-year sentence for war crimes.

Bosnian war criminal dies after drinking poison in UN court
Wed, 29 Nov, 2017 - 15:12

Update - 3.40pm: A former Bosnian Croat general died in a Dutch hospital today shortly after drinking a liquid in a courtroom where judges had just confirmed his 20-year sentence for war crimes.

Croatia's prime minister has confirmed the death of convicted war criminal Slobodan Praljak and offered condolences to his family.

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