Latest / Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Mladic Buried as Serb Nation Divides | Auckland News
Thousands turned out in Belgrade for the funeral of Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide and war crimes, including the Srebrenica massacre, sparking outrage from the EU over what they call a “glorification” of a convicted war criminal. Though Serbian President Vucic declined to attend, state officials and foreign dignitaries, including Russia’s ambassador, were present as Mladic’s son led mourners in chanting “Hero!”—a rallying cry from nationalists who still view him as a national savior. The burial, held at Topcider cemetery beside his daughter, drew condemnation…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.