Biden: Mladic's sentence is historic decision, those committing crimes will be held accountable

In a written statement, Biden said that today's decision indicates that those who commit terrible crimes will be held accountable.

“Almost 26 years ago, Ratko Mladic ordered the execution of about 8,000 unarmed men and boys in Srebrenica. He also led a brutal multi-year siege of Sarajevo and was responsible for many other crimes. The UN International Appeal Mechanism for Criminal Court in The Hague confirmed its sentence for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes today. This historic verdict shows that those who commit terrible crimes will be held accountable. That decision also reinforces our common determination to prevent future atrocities throughout the world”, the White House said.

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Similarly, the U.S. embassy has welcomed the UN International Criminal Court's Appeal House's decision to confirm the life sentence, Serbian criminal Ratko Mladic.

US “Embassy. A. in BiH welcomes today's decision by the UN International Mechanism Appeals Chamber for Criminal Courts, which confirms Ratko Mladic's sentence. The decision represents an important step towards the accountability of those individuals responsible for the extraordinary suffering of Bosnia and Herzegovina's people, while bringing a measure of justice expected for victims and their families. We encourage all parties to respect the court's decision and commit themselves to continued reconciliation and peaceful co-existence essential for the future of a stable and secure Bosnia and Herzegovina that protects the rights of all its citizens”, the American Embassy's response reported.

The International Criminal Court of the United Nations Appeals Chamber has sentenced Serbian criminal Ratko Mladic to life in prison, confirming his first-instance decision.

The head of the court, Prisca Matamba Nyamb, announced the Apel Chamber's findings that Mladic has been unable to dismiss his involvement in past crimes.