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The European Democratic Party issued a clear statement aligning with EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos, emphasizing that glorifying criminals like Ratko Mladic has no place in the EU.
Female survivors of the 1992-95 Bosnian conflict voiced renewed trauma following Ratko Mladic's recent death, particularly as younger Serbs in Bosnia began celebrating his wartime legacy.
Serbian authorities are preparing a state funeral for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic, prompting strong warnings from Croatia, Bosnia, and EU officials that the move could jeopardize Belgrade’s European Union accession bid. The announcement has also triggered widespread legal action in Republika Srpska, with authorities reporting tens of thousands of criminal complaints filed against citizens for publicly honoring him.
Human rights advocate Sonja Biserko cautioned that the convicted war criminal’s passing does not eliminate the extremist ideologies he championed during the Yugoslav wars.
IRMCT Judge Iain Bonomy has arrived in The Hague to formally investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic.
Public displays honoring Ratko Mladic across Republika Srpska cities have prompted UEFA to launch an inquiry into the conduct of Red Star Belgrade supporters.
Bosnian politician Ćamil Duraković has filed a criminal complaint against Montenegrin parliamentary speaker Andrija Mandić for publicly honoring convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić. The legal action highlights ongoing tensions over historical accountability and regional reconciliation.
The passing of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic has reignited contentious debates across the former Yugoslavia regarding historical accountability, reconciliation efforts, and how nations should address their wartime pasts.
International observers and human rights groups have condemned Serbia's controversial plans to award honors to convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic.
The passing of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic has reignited discussions and emotional responses regarding Bosnia's unresolved historical trauma.
Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military leader convicted of genocide and war crimes for his role in the Srebrenica massacre, has died at age 84 while awaiting transfer to serve the remainder of his life sentence.
PEOPLE-RATKO-MLADIC-REACTIONS:Reactions to death of Ratko Mladic, former general convicted of Bosnia genocide
Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military chief convicted for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, has died in a hospital at age 84.
The United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals has rejected former Bosnian Serb leader Ratko Mladic’s application for early release, ruling that international justice requires him to continue serving his life sentence despite claims of declining health and family presence.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced that he will call snap parliamentary elections in a few days, expected to be held on October 18 or 25. This announcement comes amidst ongoing protests and also includes updates on infrastructure projects and potential labor law changes.
The Hague court has rejected Ratko Mladić's request for temporary release, which was reportedly made on humanitarian or health grounds. This decision keeps the former Bosnian Serb general in custody despite his reported terminal illness.
Lawyers for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić, supported by the Government of Republika Srpska, have requested his release from prison, citing his rapidly deteriorating health. They claim Mladić is close to death and should be allowed to go home.
War victims' associations and anti-war activists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia have strongly opposed a request to transfer convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić to Serbia for medical treatment, calling it an insult to genocide victims. This controversy is further fueled by recent incidents of Mladić's glorification, including graffiti and public statements.
Serbia's Justice Minister has formally requested the release of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić from The Hague, offering guarantees for his transfer to Serbia for urgent medical treatment. The minister cited Mladić's severely deteriorating health condition as the reason for the request.
Analysts and observers continue to examine the legal proceedings and historical impact of former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladić’s war crimes trial. His case remains a focal point for discussions on accountability and Serbia’s confrontation with its recent past.
Following the death of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic, Serbian nationalists and sympathizers publicly honored him with flags and tributes. The displays have drawn sharp criticism given Mladic’s historic conviction for genocide and war crimes during the Bosnian War.
The European Commissioner for Enlargement announced that he will go 'on a mission' to Serbia on September 9, where the authorities have announced national funerals for Ratko Mladic, according to AFP.
Hundreds gathered in Zvornik and other towns to chant the name of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic following his death, openly defying national laws prohibiting the glorification of war criminals.
Former Bosnian Serb military leader Ratko Mladic has died at age 84 while serving a life sentence at The Hague detention unit. The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals has opened an internal investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death amid regional political reactions.
A Bosnian author who lost her father in Srebrenica condemns the glorification of convicted war criminal Mladic, contrasting it with her sense of justice when he was arrested.
The passing of war criminal Ratko Mladic in a Hague prison cell marks the end of a dark chapter in European history, underscoring his legacy as both a brutal perpetrator and a failing military commander whose actions left deep scars across Bosnia.
War crimes prosecutor Bruno Vekaric has officially refuted allegations that Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic assisted in locating and arresting former Bosnian Serb military leader Ratko Mladic.
Democratic Party leader Srđan Milivojević claimed that former official Rakić revealed President Aleksandar Vučić supplied crucial information about Ratko Mladic's accomplices, directly contributing to the war crimes suspect's capture.
Serbia will hold a state funeral for former Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladić following his death in a Dutch prison, drawing sharp criticism from neighboring Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. The decision has reignited tensions over the glorification of convicted war criminals and prompted calls for legal action against public displays honoring him.
Ratko Mladic, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia,’ dies in prison at 84 Qatar Tribune
Defense Minister Ivan Anušić and Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman justified Croatia's military buildup by citing Serbia's continued adherence to 1990s-era policies and its handling of former war criminal Ratko Mladic's passing.
A BBC feature examines the historical record of Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic, detailing his role in orchestrating ethnic cleansing during the Yugoslav wars.
Serbia has once again requested the humanitarian release of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić from prison. This marks another appeal for his early release.
The far-right Serbian Radical Party (SRS) put up posters glorifying former Bosnian Serb Army commander Ratko Mladic, which were subsequently torn down by residents.
The UN court in The Hague rejected Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladić's request for early release from prison, citing health reasons, a decision hailed by some as a victory for justice.
Lawyers for Ratko Mladic, who was jailed for life for genocide and war crimes, are requesting his release from prison, stating that the 84-year-old is close to death.
An urgent appeal has been filed seeking the medical release of former Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic, citing his deteriorating health. The request highlights concerns over his condition while in detention.
Ratko Mladic, known as the 'Butcher of Bosnia,' has reportedly died of a stroke, according to a statement from his son.
Antonio Guterres issued a strong statement expressing solidarity with victims and condemning efforts to deny atrocities or honor convicted war criminals like Ratko Mladic in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Following the recent deaths of Ratko Mladic and Félicien Kabuga, former Bosnian Serb interior minister Mico Stanisic is now the only remaining detainee at the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals facility.
Alija Tabakovic, a delegate in the Council of Peoples of Bosnia’s Republika Srpska (RS) entity, has submitted a formal request to the Zvornik Police A
Thousands of supporters publicly celebrated convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic during gatherings in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Attendees were seen kissing Serbian flags and touching photographs of the former general despite his life imprisonment.
A United Nations court has determined that Dutch authorities will not launch a criminal inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic.
Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military leader convicted for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, has died at age 84 while serving a life sentence. His death has drawn mixed reactions from survivors, regional officials, and international media regarding accountability and historical memory.
The University of Sarajevo’s Institute for Research of Crimes Against Humanity and International Law has called on the UN mechanism to intervene regarding plans to award state honors to convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić.
Following the death of former Bosnian Serb leader Ratko Mladić in a Dutch prison, Serbian officials have proposed a state funeral, sparking widespread condemnation from EU institutions, Bosnian authorities, and survivors’ groups. Critics warn that honoring the convicted genocide perpetrator undermines regional reconciliation and violates international norms.
Barron's examines how the death of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic has reopened historical wounds in Bosnia.
A new publication by Clara Usón explores the life of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic while warning that his dogmatic nationalist ideas are currently gaining traction across Europe.
Several opposition parties issued statements on Thursday following the death of former Bosnian Serb Army general Ratko Mladic, who died in detention i
Moscow has publicly criticized the judicial proceedings surrounding Ratko Mladic, who died in a Hague hospital while serving a life sentence for crimes committed during the Bosnian War.
Serbian state media has reported the death of Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military commander convicted of genocide and war crimes during the Yugoslav Wars, at the age of 78.
Serbia is pressuring the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals to grant Ratko Mladic conditional release from prison on humanitarian grounds due to his deteriorating health.
Professor Pettigrew urged the memorialization of victims and the removal of a Ratko Mladic mural in Kalinovik, where families are still searching for 42 missing persons. They are also demanding indictments for those responsible for the disappearances.
Convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić was hospitalized again with suspected stroke symptoms before being returned to a detention hospital. This occurred amidst calls from officials to reject any request for his early release.
The UN court has ordered an independent medical evaluation for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić, following his request to be released for treatment in Serbia. This review will inform the court's decision on his potential temporary release.
Serbian Justice Minister Nenad Vujic stated that Serbian authorities are prepared to provide guarantees for the release of Bosnian Serb wartime military commander Ratko Mladic.
Convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic suffered a stroke while imprisoned at The Hague. Serbia's Justice Minister subsequently requested that Mladic be transferred to Serbia for medical treatment due to his deteriorating health.