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Slobodan Milosevic’s Last Words
“He was found dead in his cell before his war crimes trial concluded.”— Slobodan Milosevic, March 11, 2006
Who Was Slobodan Milosevic?
Slobodan Milosevic was a Serbian politician who led Yugoslavia during its violent dissolution. He was indicted for war crimes and genocide at The Hague.
The Final Moments
Milosevic died in his cell at the International Criminal Tribunal in The Hague before his trial concluded, denying justice to his victims.
Are These Words Verified?
Milosevic was found dead alone in his cell with no witnesses, so there were no actual last words. UN tribunal confirmed he died alone of heart attack, making the provided statement factual but not a quote.
Sources
- archive ICTY official reports
- other UN tribunal press releases
- newspaper Contemporary news coverage
Legacy
Milosevic's wars of Yugoslav dissolution caused hundreds of thousands of deaths in Bosnia and Kosovo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Slobodan Milosevic’s last words?
“He was found dead in his cell before his war crimes trial concluded.”
How did Slobodan Milosevic die?
Slobodan Milosevic died on March 11, 2006 at the age of 64. Cause of death: Heart attack in his cell at The Hague.
Were Slobodan Milosevic’s last words documented?
Milosevic was found dead alone in his cell with no witnesses, so there were no actual last words. UN tribunal confirmed he died alone of heart attack, making the provided statement factual but not a quote.
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