War criminal Ratko Mladic buried with military honors in Belgrade, Serbia
Ratko Mladic, a Bosnian Serb military commander who was serving a life sentence for war crimes, died while imprisoned. Serbia held a commemoration for him and then buried him with military honors, drawing crowds of attendees. The European Union had warned against this public tribute and has since condemned Serbia's decision to honor him, which raises questions about Serbia's bid to join the EU.
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4 sourcesEU leaders condemn Serbia's funeral honors for Ratko Mladic, raising doubts over membership bid
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6 sourcesWar criminal Mladic is buried as a hero in Serbia despite EU warnings
Body of war criminal Mladic lies in state at Orthodox church in Serbian capital ahead of funeral
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10 articlesEU condemns Serbia’s ministers for attending funeral of war criminal Mladic
Ratko Mladic’s funeral casts shadow over Bosnia and Herzegovina vote
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4 articlesThousands turn out in Serbia for funeral of 'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladić
Thousands of mourners gather in Belgrade for war criminal Mladic's funeral
Commemoration held for late Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic
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2 developments- Sep 7War criminal Ratko Mladic buried with military honors in Belgrade, Serbia
- Sep 8EU leaders condemn Serbia's funeral honors for Ratko Mladic, raising doubts over membership bid
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