Mural of Ratko Mladić defaced in Bijeljina

A mural in the center of Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, featuring the face of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić, has been defaced. The image of Mladić was crossed out and replaced with a hammer and sickle, symbols of the communist anti-fascist tradition.

The incident occurred on Friday, November 6, and the identity of those responsible remains unknown. This is not the first time the mural has been damaged, as it had been previously defaced and subsequently restored. The act has drawn commentary regarding the presence of nationalist symbols and the glorification of individuals convicted of genocide and war crimes in the region.