Who was Ratko Mladić, the "Butcher of Bosnia" sentenced to life imprisonment?
SAPO Notícias27 August 2026 at 18:08
Ratko Mladić, known as the "Butcher of Bosnia," died at age 78 on Thursday, August 27. The former Bosnian Serb military commander was convicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for war crimes and crimes against humanity, including responsibility for the Srebrenica massacre in 1995, which resulted in the death of about 8,000 Muslim men and boys. During the Bosnian War (1992-1995), Mladić was the main architect of the "ethnic cleansing" that led to the death of more than 100,000 people and the displacement of millions of civilians.
The Platform of Non-Governmental Organizations of Cape Verde (PONGCV) and the National Observatory on Human Trafficking (ONTP) signed a cooperation protocol to strengthen the role of civil society in the prevention and combating of human trafficking in the archipelago, establishing collaboration mechanisms for awareness actions, victim identification and support to authorities.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has so far blocked 75 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as part of the blockade ordered by Washington against Iranian ports. The measure represents an escalation in tensions between the two countries and aims to pressure Tehran through the control of maritime traffic in one of the world's most strategic routes.
German parliamentarian Johannes Wagner defended in Maputo the need for international mobilization to support Mozambique in combating climate change, at a time when the country is implementing programs to strengthen food security. The position comes in the context of the vulnerabilities that Mozambique faces regarding climate change, which particularly affect the agricultural sector and food production in the country.
The Atlantic waters surrounding the Azores archipelago are considered among the richest in the world, hosting blue sharks known for their unusual beauty. Currently, there are places where it is possible to practice diving and even interact with sharks that can reach up to three meters in length, offering a unique experience to adventurers.
