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Ratko Mladić dies in The Hague detention
Ratko Mladić, the former commander of the Army of Republika Srpska, has died at the age of 84 while in detention at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in The Hague.
Following the news, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that the location and organization of the funeral would be determined by Mladić's family. Serbia has formally requested a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances of his death, with Judge Ian Bonomi assigned to lead the inquiry. The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals canceled a scheduled press conference regarding the matter without providing a detailed explanation.
The death has highlighted deep political divisions within Bosnia and Herzegovina. While leaders in Republika Srpska expressed condolences, Bosnian Defense Minister Zukan Helez condemned Mladić, referring to him as a war criminal and a convicted genocidist. Tensions were further heightened by comments from Serbian Justice Minister Nenad Vujić regarding a potential state funeral, a statement which President Vučić later moderated by emphasizing that the family would decide the funeral arrangements.
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Aleksandar Vučić · Ian Bonomi · International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals · Ratko Mladić · Zukan Helez
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Serbian Justice Minister Nenad Vujić suggested the country would provide a state funeral. www.echo24.cz
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ratko Mladić died in a detention unit in The Hague at the age of 84. vojvodjanskireporter.rs · srpskainfo.com · www.echo24.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bosnia and Herzegovina's Defense Minister Zukan Helez described Mladić as a war criminal and convicted genocidist. srpskainfo.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] President Aleksandar Vučić stated that the funeral arrangements will depend on the wishes of Mladić's family. vojvodjanskireporter.rs · www.echo24.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Serbia has requested an urgent and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances of Mladić's death. vojvodjanskireporter.rs
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals canceled a planned media conference regarding the death. vojvodjanskireporter.rs
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Judge Ian Bonomi has been assigned to conduct the investigation into the cause of death. vojvodjanskireporter.rs