Radovan Karadžić Arrested for War Crimes

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In summary, the former leader of Bosnia's Serbs, Radovan Karadzic, has been indicted twice for genocide, for the siege of Sarajevo and the massacre of Muslims at Srebrenica. This development is seen as significant for European conscience, as perceptions of the events in Bosnia still vary greatly. Karadzic's lawyer is playing with legal procedures, but the majority of Serbs are more concerned with moving towards Europe and delivering other indicted figures, such as Ratko Mladić and Goran Hadžić.
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Wow, they got the guy!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25787633/

Karadzic is twice indicted for genocide for the 43-month siege of Sarajevo which claimed 12,000 lives and for orchestrating the 1995 massacre of some 8,000 Muslims at Srebrenica, the worst atrocity in Europe since World War II.
 
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Very interesting and important for the european conscience. The perceptions of what happened there still varies from the deepest human horror to war heroism. This however might change once everybody can see him face the accusations. Or maybe this is naive wishful thinking.
 
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Maybe the Serbs should try him and execute him to purge their conscience?
 
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His lawyer is playing with the procedures. He admits himself that it will only delay Karadžić's transfer to The Hague.
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Maybe the Serbs should try him and execute him to purge their conscience?
The Serbs majority (I believe) cares more about setting free from what prevents them to step towards Europe.
Among which, delivering Mladić and Hadžić.
 

FAQ: Radovan Karadžić Arrested for War Crimes

Who is Radovan Karadžić and why was he arrested for war crimes?

Radovan Karadžić is a former Bosnian Serb politician and military leader who was arrested in 2008 by Serbian authorities for his involvement in the Bosnian War of the 1990s. He was charged with numerous war crimes, including genocide, crimes against humanity, and violations of the laws and customs of war.

What role did Radovan Karadžić play in the Bosnian War?

As the leader of the Bosnian Serbs, Karadžić played a significant role in the Bosnian War, which lasted from 1992 to 1995. He was the president of the self-proclaimed Republika Srpska and also served as the Supreme Commander of the Bosnian Serb military forces.

What specific war crimes was Radovan Karadžić charged with?

Karadžić was charged with numerous war crimes, including genocide, extermination, murder, deportation, inhumane acts, terror, and unlawful attacks on civilians. He was also charged with orchestrating the siege of Sarajevo and the Srebrenica massacre, which resulted in the deaths of thousands of innocent civilians.

When was Radovan Karadžić arrested and where is he currently being held?

Karadžić was arrested in Belgrade, Serbia on July 21, 2008, after more than a decade of evading capture. He was later extradited to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in The Hague, Netherlands, where he was tried for his war crimes. He is currently serving a life sentence in a prison in the UK.

What impact did the arrest of Radovan Karadžić have on the international community?

The arrest and subsequent trial of Radovan Karadžić were seen as significant steps towards justice and reconciliation in the aftermath of the Bosnian War. It also sent a strong message that those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity would be held accountable for their actions. The ICTY's verdict against Karadžić set an important precedent for future cases involving war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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