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Croatia Upholds 7-Year Sentence for General, Groups Demand Stripping

6/11/2026

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The Croatian High Criminal Court upheld a seven-year sentence for former general Branimir Glavas for war crimes against Serb civilians in Osijek.
Human rights groups urged President Zoran Milanovic to strip Glavas of his rank and decorations.
Glavas said he will challenge the verdict and may appeal to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.

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The Croatian High Criminal Court upheld a seven-year sentence for former general Branimir Glavas for war crimes against Serb civilians in Osijek.
Human rights groups urged President Zoran Milanovic to strip Glavas of his rank and decorations.
Glavas said he will challenge the verdict and may appeal to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.