Thousands Attend Funeral of Serbian War Criminal Ratko Mladić in Serbia
Thousands of people attended the funeral in Belgrade for Ratko Mladić, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for genocide and war crimes.
A funeral ceremony attended by thousands of people was held in Serbia's capital, Belgrade, for war criminal Ratko Mladić, who died at the age of 84 in a UN detention facility in The Hague.
Thousands Gather in Belgrade
Thousands of people gathered in Serbia's capital, Belgrade, for the funeral of convicted genocide perpetrator Ratko Mladić.
A moment of silence was held by the coffin of Mladić, who died at the age of 84 in a United Nations prison in The Hague.
Funeral Service and Attendees
The funeral service, led by Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Porfirije, took place at the church.
Several Serbian government ministers, including Defense Minister Bratislav Gašić and Justice Minister Nenad Vujić, also attended the ceremony.
State Funeral Plan Changed
A Serbian government minister had initially announced that a state funeral would be held for Mladić.
However, these plans were modified following objections raised by some European leaders.
Reactions and Controversies
The European Union strongly condemned the glorification of Mladić in a statement issued on Monday.
Victims and survivors reacted strongly to the funeral ceremony and the praise shown.