Serbia Holds Hero's Funeral for Convicted War Criminal
🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
Serbia's public spectacle for Mladić shows how nationalist memory continues to trump accountability, and Brussels needs to decide whether that's compatible with EU accession.
💡 Why it matters
The EU's response to this glorification could shape whether Serbia's accession negotiations advance or stall over its unresolved wartime legacy.
Thousands gathered in Belgrade for Ratko Mladić's funeral, where fanfare honored the Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide for the Srebrenica massacre. The EU warned Serbia not to glorify Mladić, raising questions about its membership path.
📡 Where we spotted it (2)
The Guardian
Ratko Mladić, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, given hero’s funeral in Serbia
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BBC News
Thousands turn out in Serbia for funeral of 'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladić
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