Serbian Leaders Announce State Funeral for Ratko Mladic Amid Bosnian Condemnation

Serbian Leaders Announce State Funeral for Ratko Mladic Amid Bosnian Condemnation

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Serbian and Republika Srpska officials announced on 1 September that a state funeral would be held for Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb commander who died in a Hague prison hospital, a decision condemned by Bosnian officials as glorifying a convicted genocide perpetrator. Mladic, 84, died on 25 August in the Netherlands while serving a life sentence imposed by the United Nations-backed International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals for his role in the 1992-95 Bosnian war. His death prompted an inquiry by the tribunal and sparked criticism from Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, who blamed the court for denying an early-release request.

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September 01, 2026
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Serbian Officials Plan State Funeral for Convicted War Criminal Ratko Mladic
Serbian Officials Plan State Funeral for Convicted War Criminal Ratko Mladic

DW.com • 01 Sep 20:42

Following Ratko Mladic's death in a Hague prison hospital, Serbian and Republika Srpska leaders announced a state funeral, while Bosnian officials condemned the move as glorifying a convicted genocide perpetrator.

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August 30, 2026
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Former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladić Dies in Dutch Prison at 84
Former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladić Dies in Dutch Prison at 84

The Guardian • 30 Aug 13:00

Ratko Mladić, convicted of genocide and war crimes, died in The Hague prison. His death prompted tributes from some Bosnian Serb officials while human-rights groups noted ongoing denial of his crimes in Serbia and Republika Srpska.

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August 29, 2026
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Serbian President Criticizes UN Court After Ratko Mladic's Death in Custody
Serbian President Criticizes UN Court After Ratko Mladic's Death in Custody

AP News • 29 Aug 14:12

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić condemned the UN war crimes tribunal for denying an early release request for Ratko Mladic, who died while serving a life sentence, and said Serbia will assist with his burial if requested.

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August 28, 2026
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Former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic Dies at 84 While Serving Life Sentence
Former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic Dies at 84 While Serving Life Sentence

AP News • 28 Aug 00:28

Ratko Mladic, convicted of war crimes and genocide during the 1990s Bosnian conflict, died in a Dutch hospital at age 84 while serving a life term imposed by the U.N. tribunal.

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August 27, 2026
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Former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladić Dies at 84 While Serving Life Sentence
Former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladić Dies at 84 While Serving Life Sentence

Fox News • 27 Aug 21:41

Ratko Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb army chief convicted of war crimes including the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, died in a Dutch hospital at age 84 while serving a life term.

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Former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic Dies in Hague Prison at 84
Former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic Dies in Hague Prison at 84

NPR • 27 Aug 21:29

Ratko Mladic, convicted of war crimes and genocide for his role in the 1990s Bosnian conflict, died in a Dutch hospital while serving a life sentence.

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Former Bosnian Serb commander Radovan Mladić dies at 84 while in UN detention
Former Bosnian Serb commander Radovan Mladić dies at 84 while in UN detention

BBC • 27 Aug 17:05

Radovan Mladić, convicted of genocide and war crimes for his role in the 1992-95 Bosnian conflict, died in UN custody after receiving palliative care, prompting an inquiry by the International Criminal Tribunal.

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Former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic Dies at 84 While Serving Life Sentence
Former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic Dies at 84 While Serving Life Sentence

Al Jazeera • 27 Aug 14:08

Ratko Mladic, convicted of genocide and other war crimes for his role in the 1990s Bosnian conflict, died in a United Nations prison hospital in The Hague at age 84.

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