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Convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic has died at the age of 84 in a UN prison in The Hague, where he was serving a life sentence. According to France 24, his planned burial with national honors in Serbia has sparked sharp divisions.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
From an analytical perspective, Mladic's death is a significant event in the history of Serbia and the Balkans. It opens up a debate about how to remember the past and the present between minorities and the majority in the region. In a broader context, discussions continue about addressing war crimes from previous conflicts and how to achieve justice and peace in the area.
