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Vojislav Šešelj

Vojislav Šešelj is a Serbian politician and lawyer known for his nationalist beliefs. He founded the Serbian Radical Party and was a prominent figure during the Yugoslav Wars in the 1990s. Šešelj advocated for Serbian interests, often using aggressive rhetoric, which led to accusations of inciting ethnic hatred and war crimes. He was tried by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and was initially convicted but later acquitted of most charges, with some sentences reduced. His actions and statements have made him a controversial figure in the history of the Balkans.