https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bosnian-serb-war-criminal-mladi-commemorated-in-belgrade-but-no-state-honoursContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bosnian-serb-war-criminal-mladi-commemorated-in-belgrade-but-no-state-honourshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bosnian-serb-war-criminal-mladi-commemorated-in-belgrade-but-no-state-honours#u64289Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:52:01 +0000European Union officials expressed shock over the funeral honors given to Ratko Mladic, a Bosnian Serb general who died while serving a life sentence for genocide. While the Serbian government claimed the event was a private affair, government ministers attended and state-controlled media praised Mladic. The commemoration extended to sports, where Red Star Belgrade fans displayed a large tifo honoring the convicted war criminal. These events have raised doubts regarding Serbia's bid for EU membership.Why it mattersMladic was convicted of genocide committed during the 1990s. His death and https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bosnian-serb-war-criminal-mladi-commemorated-in-belgrade-but-no-state-honourshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bosnian-serb-war-criminal-mladi-commemorated-in-belgrade-but-no-state-honours#u60369Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:13:12 +0000Serbia conducted a funeral for Ratko Mladic in Belgrade on Monday after his body was returned via government plane. While some reports state the event lacked state honors, other sources indicate the Bosnian Serb commander received full military honors. The proceedings drew hundreds of attendees, including Serbian and Bosnian Serb officials, despite warnings from the European Union. The event has caused diplomatic tension and sparked condemnation across the Balkans, with critics arguing that honoring the man found guilty of genocide constitutes a denial of those crimes.Why it mattersRatko Mladi