In exchange, the court withdrew appeals of its own against Strugar. He was sentenced to eight years in jail. On 17 July 2008, his sentence was reduced to seven and one half years imprisonment on compassionate grounds due to his deteriorating health. On 16 January 2009, the ICTY granted Strugar early release.Hague Justice Portal: Pavle Strugar , haguejusticeportal.net; accessed 2 August 2015.Pavle Strugar Case Sheet, un.org; accessed 2 August 2015.
