Sulejman Pačariz
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Hafiz Sulejman Pačariz (1900 — 1945) was an Islamic cleric of Albanian origin[2] and commander of the detachment of Muslim militia from the village of Hisardžik[3] (Prijepolje, modern-day Serbia) during the Second World War.[4] When Germans took over control over Sandžak in 1943 Pačariz was appointed as commander of SS Polizei-Selbstschutz-Regiment Sandschak. Forces under his command were referred to as Pačarizovci (meaning "those belonging to Pačariz").[1] He allegedly led his forces while riding a black horse.[5] In 1945, Pačariz was captured, put on trial, found guilty for massacres of civilians and executed as war criminal.
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Born | 1900 Bioča near Berane, Ottoman Empire |
Died | 1945 |
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Years of service | 1941–1945 |
Rank | Colonel[1] |
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Battles/wars | World War II in Yugoslavia |
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