Thousands of people turned out in Serbia for the funeral of Ratko Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb military commander jailed for genocide during the 1990s Bosnian war.
Mladić, described in the event’s coverage as the “Butcher of Bosnia,” remains a deeply controversial figure because of his conviction for genocide. His funeral drew a large public gathering despite warnings from the European Union that Serbia should not glorify the convicted war criminal.
The EU’s warning highlights the political sensitivity surrounding Mladić’s legacy. While thousands attended the funeral, the bloc urged Serbia not to present him in a celebratory or heroic manner.
Mladić was jailed for genocide linked to the Bosnian war, which took place during the 1990s. The available information does not provide further details about the funeral, the attendees or the response from Serbian authorities.
What is known at this time is that thousands gathered in Serbia to mark Mladić’s funeral, while the European Union cautioned against glorifying a man convicted of genocide.
