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EU pulls Serbia visit amid backlash over Mladić funeral glorification
world7 hours ago

EU pulls Serbia visit amid backlash over Mladić funeral glorification

EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos canceled a planned visit to Serbia over what she called the 'glorification' of Ratko Mladić after his death. Mladić, convicted of genocide for the Srebrenica massacre and other crimes, was flown to Belgrade for burial as thousands mourned; EU officials urged Serbia to avoid celebratory displays. President Vučić defended the funeral arrangements, while European bodies including the Council of Europe condemned the glorification and pressed Serbia to align with EU values, highlighting concern for Serbia's stalled EU bid and the region's post-war legacy.

via NBC News|
#eu#mladic#serbia
Serbia plans highest-honors burial for Ratko Mladić amid controversy
world5 days ago

Serbia plans highest-honors burial for Ratko Mladić amid controversy

Serbia’s justice minister said Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian-Serb general convicted of genocide for the Srebrenica massacre and the siege of Sarajevo, will be buried with the highest military and state honors in Serbia, though a full state funeral isn’t confirmed. Mladić died at 84 in The Hague while serving a life sentence; burial arrangements will be decided by his family, with President Vučić saying Serbia will organize a dignified burial if the family chooses Serbia. The decision drew criticism from Bosnia’s authorities and opposition in Serbia, while some Serbs and Russia mourned him; Mladić’s ICTY conviction for genocide remains a defining context for memory and accountability.

via CNN|
#ratko-mladic#sarajevo-siege#serbia
Serbia plans high‑honor burial for Mladić, fueling regional backlash
world7 days ago

Serbia plans high‑honor burial for Mladić, fueling regional backlash

Serbia announced that Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian-Serb general convicted of genocide for the Srebrenica massacre and the Sarajevo siege, will be buried with the highest military and state honors, with the burial site to be decided by his family. President Vučić said the government will arrange a dignified ceremony in Serbia if the family wishes it there. Mladić died in custody at The Hague after serving 15 years of a life sentence. The plan drew sharp criticism from opposition and Bosnia’s Bosniak and Croat communities and memorial groups stressed that the memory of victims must not be erased. The ICTY/IRMCT will launch an inquiry into his death, and Russia offered condolences while criticizing the tribunal. Republika Srpska mourned him as a national hero, while Bosnia’s Federation condemned glorifying a convicted war criminal.

via CNN|
#burial#mladic#serbia
Mladić Dies at 84 in The Hague, Ending a War Crimes Chapter
world8 days ago

Mladić Dies at 84 in The Hague, Ending a War Crimes Chapter

Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide and war crimes for the 1992–95 Bosnian war, died at 84 in a UN detention facility in The Hague while receiving palliative care. He had been on the run for 16 years before being captured in 2011, sentenced to life in 2017 with the conviction upheld on appeal in 2021, and his death prompted a UN court inquiry into the circumstances. Reactions varied, with survivors and supporters offering contrasting perspectives.

via BBC|
#bosnian-war#genocide#ratko-mladic
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