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Ceremonial Burial of War Criminal Mladić in Belgrade

Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian-Serb war criminal, is being ceremonially buried in Belgrade today, while the EU condemns his glorification.

7 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Ceremonial Burial of War Criminal Mladić in Belgrade — Archive photoPhoto: UN International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

In Belgrade, the ceremonial burial of Bosnian-Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić has begun. He died in late August at the age of 84 in The Hague, where he was serving a prison sentence.

The ceremony in Serbia is drawing national attention, particularly as it honors a controversial figure from the Balkan conflicts. Many supporters view him as a hero, while others critically assess his role as a war criminal.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić will not attend the funeral, which is significant given the political sensitivity of the topic. There are differing opinions among the population regarding Mladić and his influence on Serbian identity.

The EU has condemned the glorification of Mladić, labeling him as one of the most significant war criminals of the Balkan war. This criticism reflects the strained relations between Serbia and the EU and underscores the ongoing controversies surrounding the Yugoslav Wars.

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