Ratko Mladić, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, given hero’s funeral in Serbia
Serbian authorities held a high‑profile burial for Ratko Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb military leader convicted of genocide and war crimes, in Belgrade. The ceremony featured military honors and public applause, prompting criticism from EU officials and human‑rights groups who say the display conflicts with Serbia’s aspirations to join the European Union and undermines reconciliation efforts.