Commemoration held for late Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic

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Sep 5 Evening

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South China Morning Post13h ago

Commemoration held for late Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic

A commemoration was held in Belgrade on Saturday for Ratko Mladic, who died last week while serving a life sentence for war crimes committed during the Bosnian War. His body was returned to Serbia on a government plane on Thursday and received military honors. The commemoration, attended by dozens of former military staff, family members, and officials including the Serbian Justice Minister and the President of Republika Srpska, was organized by an association of retired and active Serbian army generals. Mladic, 84, is scheduled to be buried in Belgrade on Monday.

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A commemoration was held in Belgrade for war criminal Ratko Mladic.

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Mladic died last week serving a life sentence in The Hague for war crimes.

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Mladic's body was returned to Serbia on a government plane with military honours.

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Serbian Justice Minister Nenad Vujic attended the commemoration.

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Officials from Republika Srpska, including President Sinisa Karan, attended the commemoration.

Sep 5 Morning

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Associated Press (AP)Yesterday

Serbian club Red Star Belgrade fined by UEFA for fan chants in honor of war criminal Ratko Mladic

UEFA has fined Serbian soccer club Red Star Belgrade 90,000 euros ($104,500) and banned them from selling tickets to their fans for their next away game in a UEFA competition. This disciplinary action was taken after Red Star fans chanted in honor of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic during a Europa League match on August 27th against Viktoria Plzeň. The chants, salutes, and a banner praising Mladic were deemed unfit for a sports event and constituted racist and/or discriminatory behavior by UEFA judges. The ban on selling away tickets will apply to their upcoming Conference League match against Lugano, with another similar ban deferred for a two-year probationary period. Red Star has a history of UEFA sanctions for fan misconduct.

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Al JazeeraYesterday

EU official Marta Kos cancels Serbia trip over planned Mladic tribute

EU enlargement chief Marta Kos has canceled her planned visit to Serbia due to what she described as the "glorification" of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic following his death. Kos stated on X that this glorification is incompatible with EU values. Mladic's body was received with a guard of honor in Belgrade on Thursday, and he is to be buried with state and military honors. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic dismissed Kos's explanation as "stupid." Mladic, known as the "Butcher of Bosnia," died at age 84 while serving a life sentence for genocide and war crimes committed during the Bosnian War, though he remains a hero to some in Serbia.

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Red Star Belgrade was fined by UEFA for fans chanting in honor of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic.

— UEFA

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Fans chanted Mladic's name, saluted him, and displayed a banner praising him during a match on Aug. 27.

— AP

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UEFA fined Red Star 90,000 euros ($104,500) for chants and discriminatory behavior.

— UEFA

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Red Star was banned from selling tickets to fans for its next away game in a UEFA competition.

— UEFA

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Ratko Mladic was the Bosnian Serb commander responsible for the Srebrenica massacre and other war crimes.

— AP

Sep 4 Evening

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Associated Press (AP)Yesterday

Serbia faces EU scrutiny over upcoming funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic

The European Union is closely monitoring Serbia's handling of the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic, whose remains were returned to Belgrade on a government plane. EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos canceled a planned visit to Serbia, citing the "glorification" of Mladic as incompatible with EU values. Mladic was convicted of genocide and war crimes, including the Srebrenica massacre. His funeral, scheduled for Monday, is expected to draw thousands of admirers, and Serbian officials had previously indicated he would receive state honors, sparking outrage in the Balkans. Serbia, an EU candidate, maintains its stance on its role in the 1990s conflicts, accusing the West of bias. Other European officials have also condemned any glorification of Mladic.

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EU official Marta Kos canceled a visit to Serbia due to the 'glorification' of Ratko Mladic.

— Marta Kos

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Ratko Mladic was convicted of genocide by a UN court.

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Mladic's remains were transported to Belgrade on a Serbian government plane.

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Serbia's Justice Minister was on the plane with Mladic's family.

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Mladic was sentenced to life imprisonment for orchestrating the Srebrenica massacre and other war crimes.

— AP News

Sep 4 Morning

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South China Morning Post2d ago

Body of war criminal Mladic returns to Serbia with military honours

The body of Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic arrived in Serbia on Thursday from The Hague. His casket, draped in the Serbian flag, was carried from the plane by six soldiers and accompanied by his son and Serbia's Justice Minister. The body was then transported under police escort to a Belgrade military hospital. Mladic died last week while serving a life sentence for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity during the Bosnian war. Pro-government media showed images of people honoring Mladic as his convoy passed, and reported details of a planned public funeral service.

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Al Jazeera2d ago

Mladic’s body arrives to full military honours in Serbia

The body of Ratko Mladic has arrived in Belgrade, Serbia. Upon arrival, his body was met with a full military guard. The article states Mladic was a war criminal. This event marks the transfer of his remains to Serbia.

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Body of war criminal Ratko Mladic arrived in Serbia with military honours.

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Mladic died last week while serving a life sentence for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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Pro-government media broadcast images of people honouring Mladic on footbridges.

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The body of war criminal Ratko Mladic has arrived in Belgrade.

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Ratko Mladic received a full military guard upon arrival in Belgrade.

Sep 3 Evening

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Al Jazeera2d ago

Serbia welcomes return of war criminal Mladic’s body with military honours

The body of Ratko Mladic, former Bosnian Serb army commander convicted of war crimes and genocide, has been returned to Belgrade for burial. Mladic died last week at age 84 while serving a life sentence imposed by a UN court for atrocities committed during the 1992-1995 Bosnian War. His remains were transported from The Hague on a Serbian government plane and received with military honours in Belgrade. Serbian Justice Minister Nenad Vujic was present as the casket was carried by soldiers. Pro-government media indicated a military commemoration is planned for Saturday and the funeral for Monday, with authorities anticipating large public attendance. Many Serbs view Mladic as a hero, a sentiment that has drawn condemnation in the region.

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Ratko Mladic, convicted war criminal, received military honours upon the return of his body to Belgrade for burial.

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Mladic was convicted in 2017 of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes during the 1992-1995 Bosnian War.

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Serbian Justice Minister Nenad Vujic was present at the airport to receive Mladic's casket.

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Many Serbs consider Mladic a hero despite his conviction.

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Pro-government media reported that a military commemoration will be held on Saturday and the funeral on Monday.

— Pro-government media