Ratko Mladić, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, given hero’s funeral in Serbia
Summary
Thousands of people gathered in Belgrade, Serbia, to attend the funeral of Ratko Mladić, a Serbian general convicted of war crimes and genocide during the 1990s Balkans conflict. Mladić was known for his role in the Bosnian war, including the massacre in Srebrenica, and his funeral ceremony sparked concern and criticism from the European Union.Key Facts
- Ratko Mladić was a Serbian general convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the 1990s Bosnian war.
- He was responsible for the Srebrenica massacre, where at least 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were killed.
- Mladić died in prison in August at age 84 while serving a life sentence.
- Thousands gathered in Belgrade to honor him with a funeral that included military guards, Serbian flags, and banners praising him.
- The EU criticized the military-style funeral and public glorification of Mladić, stating it conflicts with European values like reconciliation and respect for war victims.
- Serbia has been negotiating to join the European Union since 2014, but progress has slowed amid such nationalist actions.
- Mladić's actions during the war caused over 100,000 deaths and displaced more than 2 million people.
- The siege of Sarajevo, conducted by Mladić’s forces, lasted nearly four years with heavy civilian casualties.
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