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Thousands of Serbs Bid Farewell to War Criminal Ratko Mladić in Church
In Belgrade, Serbia, large crowds gathered on 2026-09-07 ahead of the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić. Reporters described thousands assembling at the church where Mladić's body was laid out, with many coming to pay their final respects. Some attendees explicitly referenced his wartime past. The event drew significant attention due to Mladić's controversial legacy as a former military leader convicted for his role in the Bosnian War. The gathering highlighted ongoing divisions regarding his memory.
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