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Belgrade’s Military Funeral for Mladić Sparks EU Crisis
politics1 month ago

Belgrade’s Military Funeral for Mladić Sparks EU Crisis

Thousands gathered in Belgrade for a state-attended funeral of Ratko Mladić, the convicted war criminal responsible for the Srebrenica genocide. The ceremony, which featured military honors and senior Serbian ministers, drew sharp condemnation from EU leaders who called it a violation of core European values. While the Serbian government denied organizing the event, the use of a government plane and military escort has stalled Serbia’s EU accession talks, which are already frozen due to rule-of-law and foreign policy disputes.

via politico.eu|
#european-union#politics#ratko-mladic
Mladić’s Hero’s Funeral in Belgrade Deepens Serbia-EU Rift
politics1 month ago

Mladić’s Hero’s Funeral in Belgrade Deepens Serbia-EU Rift

Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide, was buried in Belgrade with military honors, drawing sharp condemnation from the EU. The ceremony, attended by thousands and senior officials, highlighted a stark divide between Serbia’s EU aspirations and its domestic nationalist politics, prompting Brussels to cancel a planned visit and threaten accession progress.

via politico.eu|
#aleksandar-vucic#eu-accession#politics
Serbia Buries Mladić with Military Honors, Defying EU and Igniting Balkan Tensions
international1 month ago

Serbia Buries Mladić with Military Honors, Defying EU and Igniting Balkan Tensions

Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, was buried in Belgrade on September 7, 2026, with military honors and thousands of mourners. Despite EU warnings that such 'glorification' violates European values, Serbian officials attended the service, and President Aleksandar Vučić framed the event as a reaction to Western pressure. The funeral deepened tensions between Serbia and the EU, with Brussels canceling visits and condemning the state’s role in transporting his remains. While many Serbs view Mladić as a national hero, victims’ families and neighboring countries condemned the ceremony as a denial of historical atrocities.

via BBC|
#balkan-politics#eu-accession#international
Belgrade Burial of Ratko Mladić Sparks EU Condemnation and Deepens Balkan Divisions
europe1 month ago

Belgrade Burial of Ratko Mladić Sparks EU Condemnation and Deepens Balkan Divisions

Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, was buried in Belgrade with full military honors on Monday. Thousands of mourners, including government officials and veterans, attended the ceremony at St. Luke's Church, where his coffin was draped in the Serbian flag. The event drew sharp condemnation from the European Union, with Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos canceling a planned visit and warning that such glorification is incompatible with EU values. While President Aleksandar Vučić did not attend, his son and other officials were present. The funeral highlighted the enduring divide in the region, with many in Serbia and Republika Srpska viewing Mladić as a hero, while international bodies and civil society groups condemned the state-backed tribute to a convicted war criminal.

via theguardian.com|
#bosnia-and-herzegovina#eu-accession#europe
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
Mladić’s Death Ignites Debate Over Serbia’s War Legacy and Bosnia’s Resilience
world1 month ago

Mladić’s Death Ignites Debate Over Serbia’s War Legacy and Bosnia’s Resilience

Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide for the Srebrenica massacre and the siege of Sarajevo, died at 84 in a Hague prison. Serbia’s government announced plans for a burial with 'highest honors,' sparking outrage in Bosnia and criticism from pro-European Serbian opposition. While some outlets frame his death as a failure of justice, others highlight the enduring resilience of Bosnian society and the ongoing denial of war crimes in Republika Srpska.

via The Guardian|
#bosnia#ratko-mladic#serbia
Survivor of Mass Execution Battles Disinformation and Denialism
world1 year ago

Survivor of Mass Execution Battles Disinformation and Denialism

Nedzad Avdic, a survivor of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, continues to speak out against denialism and disinformation about war crimes, amid rising far-right nationalism and conspiracy theories that threaten historical truth and reconciliation. Despite personal risks, he remains committed to honoring the victims and promoting awareness of the genocide, as global disinformation campaigns and political gains by far-right groups challenge the acknowledgment of past atrocities.

via NBC News|
#bosnia#denialism#disinformation
Thousands Gather in Srebrenica on 30th Anniversary of Europe's Only Recognized Post-WWII Genocide
world1 year ago

Thousands Gather in Srebrenica on 30th Anniversary of Europe's Only Recognized Post-WWII Genocide

Thousands gathered in Srebrenica to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1995 massacre, where over 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were killed in Europe's only acknowledged genocide since WWII. The event included a collective funeral for newly identified victims and highlighted ongoing efforts to identify and bury remains from mass graves, amid continued denial of the genocide by some political leaders.

via NBC News|
#anniversary#bosnia#genocide