Biljana Plavsic

ModernPoliticianBosnia1930 — ?

Wartime Bosnian Serb president who pleaded guilty.

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Quick Facts

Born

1930

Country

Bosnia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)47

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score41.3

Biljana Plavsic — Complete Timeline

1996 AD

Election as President of Republika SrpskaPolitical Action◆ Major

Biljana Plav

PresidencyRepublika SrpskaNationalism

Impact: regionaldestructive

2001 AD

Indictment for War Crimes by the ICTYPolitical Action◆ Major

The ICTY indicted Plav

IndictmentICTYWar Crimes

Impact: global

2002 AD

Guilty Plea and TestimonyPolitical Action

Plavšić pleaded guilty to one count of crimes against humanity at the ICTY, admitting her role in the persecution of non-Serbs. She expressed remorse and testified against other Bosnian Serb leaders, including Radovan Karadžić, in exchange for a reduced sentence.

Guilty PleaICTYTestimony

Impact: global

2003 AD

Sentencing to 11 Years in PrisonPolitical Action◆ Major

The ICTY sentenced Plav

SentencingICTYImprisonment

Impact: global