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Serbia Honors War Criminal Mladić with Military Funeral Amid EU Condemnation
world1 month ago

Serbia Honors War Criminal Mladić with Military Funeral Amid EU Condemnation

Thousands gathered in Belgrade for the military-style funeral of Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide. While the Serbian government framed the event as private, state media praised him as a hero, drawing sharp condemnation from the EU and Bosnia. President Vučić, absent from the ceremony, defended the tribute as a rejection of Western bias, even as EU officials warned such glorification jeopardizes Serbia’s accession talks.

via AP News|
#aleksandar-vucic#bosnian-war#eu-relations
Belgrade buries war criminal Mladić without state honors amid EU backlash
politics1 month ago

Belgrade buries war criminal Mladić without state honors amid EU backlash

Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide, was buried in Belgrade on Monday without state or military honors, despite earlier promises from Serbian officials. His return sparked a diplomatic crisis, with EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos canceling a visit and condemning the 'glorification' of the war criminal. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić rejected the criticism, calling it 'stupid,' while thousands of supporters gathered for the funeral. The incident has intensified calls for the European People’s Party to sever ties with Serbia’s ruling party.

via Euronews.com|
#bosnian-war#eu-relations#politics
EU Enlargement Chief Halts Serbia Visit Over Mladić Funeral Controversy
international1 month ago

EU Enlargement Chief Halts Serbia Visit Over Mladić Funeral Controversy

EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos canceled a planned visit to Serbia, citing the 'glorification' of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić as incompatible with EU values. Mladić, who died in The Hague last week, is set for a public burial in Belgrade. While Serbian officials deny state involvement in the commemoration, the EU warns this undermines Serbia's accession bid. President Vučić dismissed the EU criticism as 'stupid,' while thousands of supporters are expected to attend the funeral.

via politico.eu|
#bosnian-war#european-union#international
Serbia to Grant Full State Honors to War Criminal Mladić After Death in The Hague
international1 month ago

Serbia to Grant Full State Honors to War Criminal Mladić After Death in The Hague

Serbia’s Minister of Justice announced that Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian-Serb general convicted of genocide, will be buried with the highest military and state honors. Mladić, 84, died at the UN Detention Unit in The Hague after serving 15 years of a life sentence. President Aleksandar Vučić confirmed the government will facilitate a dignified burial in Serbia if the family requests it. The decision has sparked intense regional controversy, with pro-European opposition and Bosnian Bosniak/Croat communities condemning the move as glorification of a war criminal, while nationalists and Republika Srpska officials praised him as a hero. The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals is investigating the circumstances of his death, and Russia has expressed condolences while criticizing the tribunal’s handling of his case.

via CNN|
#bosnian-war#diplomacy#international
Ratko Mladic, Convicted 'Butcher of Bosnia,' Dies in The Hague at 84
world1 month ago

Ratko Mladic, Convicted 'Butcher of Bosnia,' Dies in The Hague at 84

Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, has died in a hospital in The Hague at age 84. He was serving a life sentence after being captured in 2011 and convicted in 2017. His death follows a recent denial of a medical release request and highlights ongoing tensions regarding war crimes accountability in the region.

via Al Jazeera|
#bosnian-war#icty#ratko-mladic
Ratko Mladić, 'Butcher of Bosnia,' Dies at 84 in The Hague Prison
world1 month ago

Ratko Mladić, 'Butcher of Bosnia,' Dies at 84 in The Hague Prison

Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, has died at age 84 in a hospital in The Hague. He was serving a life sentence after being captured in 2011 and sentenced in 2017. His death follows years of declining health, including strokes, and has prompted a UN inquiry into the circumstances. While survivors and human rights groups emphasize the need for continued justice, some Serbian supporters still view him as a hero, highlighting ongoing divisions over the war's legacy.

via Fox News|
#bosnian-war#international-criminal-tribunal#ratko-mladic
Ratko Mladić, Bosnian Serb General Convicted of Genocide, Dies at 84
world1 month ago

Ratko Mladić, Bosnian Serb General Convicted of Genocide, Dies at 84

Ratko Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, has died at age 84 while serving a life sentence in a UN detention facility in The Hague. Mladić, who led the Bosnian Serb army during the 1992-1995 conflict, was captured in 2011 after a 16-year manhunt and sentenced in 2017. His death ends a decades-long legal pursuit by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, though reactions remain sharply divided between survivors of the conflict and his former supporters.

via AP News|
#bosnian-war#international-criminal-tribunal#ratko-mladic
Ratko Mladić, the 'Butcher of Bosnia,' Dies in The Hague at 84
world-news1 month ago

Ratko Mladić, the 'Butcher of Bosnia,' Dies in The Hague at 84

Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, has died at age 84 in a UN prison hospital in The Hague. He was serving a life sentence for crimes committed during the 1992-1995 Bosnian War, which included the siege of Sarajevo and the systematic expulsion of non-Serbs. Mladić, who was arrested in 2011 after 16 years on the run, remained defiant and unrepentant until his death, with some Bosnian Serbs still viewing him as a hero despite his conviction.

via The Washington Post|
#bosnian-war#ratko-mladic#srebrenica-massacre
Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić dies in The Hague
world1 month ago

Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić dies in The Hague

Ratko Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb general known as the 'Butcher of Bosnia,' has died in a UN prison hospital in The Hague. He was 84 years old. Mladić was serving a life sentence for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity related to the 1992-1995 Bosnian War, including the 1995 massacre of approximately 8,000 Bosnian men and boys in Srebrenica. He had been in custody since his 2011 arrest in Serbia after a 16-year fugitive period. The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals confirmed his death and ordered a full inquiry into the circumstances. Reactions were sharply divided: victims' families and human rights groups emphasized the need for continued justice and reparations, while Bosnian Serb leaders and some residents in Serbia and Bosnia described him as a defender of the Serbian people.

via BBC|
#bosnian-war#ratko-mladic#srebrenica-massacre
Ratko Mladić, convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal, dies in The Hague at 84
crimes-against-humanity1 month ago

Ratko Mladić, convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal, dies in The Hague at 84

Ratko Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, has died in a UN prison hospital in The Hague at age 84. He was serving a life sentence for crimes against humanity and war crimes during the 1992-1995 Bosnian war. His death was confirmed by Serbian state media, his lawyer, and UN officials. Mladić, known as the 'Butcher of Bosnia,' was a central figure in the ethnic cleansing campaign that killed over 100,000 people. Reactions were divided: Bosnian Serb leaders condemned his death as a 'murder' and praised him as a defender, while victims' families and human rights groups emphasized the need for continued justice and memory of the atrocities.

via Al Jazeera|
#bosnian-war#crimes-against-humanity#international-criminal-tribunal
Italy probes Sarajevo 'human safari' snipers as first suspect is identified
world8 months ago

Italy probes Sarajevo 'human safari' snipers as first suspect is identified

Italy’s Milan prosecutor opened an investigation into alleged organized 'human safari' sniper trips to besieged Sarajevo during the Bosnian War, summoning an 80-year-old former truck driver as the first suspect; seven weapons were found at his home as prosecutors allege he and others killed defenseless civilians from the hills around Sarajevo, with the probe potentially expanding to France, Switzerland and Belgium.

via EL PAÍS English|
#bosnian-war#human-safaris#milan-prosecutor
Milan investigates claims of wealthy tourists paying for sniper kills during Sarajevo siege
world11 months ago

Milan investigates claims of wealthy tourists paying for sniper kills during Sarajevo siege

The Milan public prosecutor's office is investigating claims that Italian citizens paid to participate in sniper safaris during the Bosnian war in the 1990s, with allegations of paying large sums to shoot at civilians in Sarajevo, amid evidence and testimonies suggesting such activities occurred and were eventually halted by military intelligence.

via BBC|
#bosnian-war#italy-investigation#sarajevo-siege
The Impact of Israel's Actions on Gaza: Perspectives on Genocide
international-affairs3 years ago

The Impact of Israel's Actions on Gaza: Perspectives on Genocide

Arnesa Buljušmić-Kustura, a genocide survivor from the Bosnian War, draws parallels between the siege on Gaza and the violence she experienced. She highlights the genocidal rhetoric, objectification, dehumanization, and occupation as common elements. Buljušmić-Kustura argues that the deliberate intent to destroy a group of people based on their identity is evident in the targeting of Palestinians in Gaza. She criticizes the misunderstanding of genocide and the minimization of the death toll, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the process of dehumanization and the intent behind it. Buljušmić-Kustura also discusses the backlash faced by those advocating for Palestinian rights and the concerning levels of censorship and silence in the face of atrocities.

via Analyst News|
#bosnian-war#gaza#genocide