Biljana Plavšić
Politician and 2nd President of Republika Srpska
Born
July 7th, 1930
95 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Served as the second President of Republika Srpska from 1996 to 1998. Participated in the Bosnian War as a political leader, supporting Serb policies. Played a significant role in the political landscape of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the conflict. After the war, engaged in international diplomacy and was later convicted for crimes against humanity, leading to a prison sentence.
Served as the 2nd President of Republika Srpska
Convicted for crimes against humanity
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