Ratko Mladic's Funeral Sparks Controversy, Rekindles Bosnian War Wounds
Summary
A state funeral with military honors for former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic in Belgrade has reignited anger over the Bosnian War and drawn international criticism. The ceremony, marked by nationalist slogans, was condemned by the European Union as glorifying a convicted war criminal.
Key Points
- Former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic was buried with military honors in Belgrade after dying at age 84 while serving a life sentence in The Hague.
- Thousands attended the funeral, which included nationalist slogans and the participation of some Serbian officials and Republika Srpska leaders.
- The funeral has drawn strong international criticism and reopened painful Bosnian War wounds.
- The European Union condemned the glorification of people convicted of war crimes.
