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The UN court has ordered an independent medical evaluation for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić, following his request to be released for treatment in Serbia. This review will inform the court's decision on his potential temporary release.
Nataša Kandić, founder of the Humanitarian Law Center, reacted to reports of Ratko Mladić's family requesting his urgent release for medical treatment, stating that he should not be treated or buried in Serbia.
Lawyers for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić have submitted a request to the Hague tribunal for his temporary release to Serbia for medical treatment, citing his deteriorating health. The Serbian government has offered guarantees for his stay and treatment in the country.
An opinion piece from Danas questions the character and statements of Aleksandar Šapić, drawing a comparison to convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić and his self-perception.
Ratko Mladić has been hospitalized, prompting Serbian officials to discuss and comment on his health condition, with President Vučić noting his arrival in a supine position.
Suljagić emphasized that any decision regarding Ratko Mladić's potential release from prison cannot be made without considering the voice of the survivor community.
The worsening health of Ratko Mladić, convicted of war crimes including the Srebrenica genocide, has led to his continued glorification in Serbia, with Belgrade's mayor calling him a "hero."
Serbia's Justice Minister has formally requested the release of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić from The Hague, offering guarantees for his transfer to Serbia for urgent medical treatment. The minister cited Mladić's severely deteriorating health condition as the reason for the request.
The family of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić is requesting an urgent medical examination for him in The Hague, citing a critical and deteriorating health condition.
According to his son, convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić has suffered a stroke and is fighting for his life, with his family awaiting documentation from The Hague and pushing for his transfer to Serbia for treatment.
NGOs and civil activists have condemned the chanting of Ratko Mladić's name, calling for the identification and prosecution of those responsible, including children.
Serbian politician Aleksandar Šapić has once again publicly stated his belief that convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić is a hero. These comments refer to Mladić, who was found guilty of genocide and other crimes.
War victims' associations and anti-war activists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia have strongly opposed a request to transfer convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić to Serbia for medical treatment, calling it an insult to genocide victims. This controversy is further fueled by recent incidents of Mladić's glorification, including graffiti and public statements.
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) in The Hague issued a statement regarding Ratko Mladić.
Belgrade Mayor Aleksandar Šapić is facing public backlash and a hate-speech complaint from the Youth Initiative for Human Rights (YIHR) for glorifying convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić. The controversy stems from Šapić's public statements and a photograph related to Mladić.
Emir Suljagić, director of the Srebrenica Memorial Center, responded to calls for the release of war criminal Ratko Mladić, emphasizing that such a decision is not possible without consultation with survivors, whose answer is well-known.
A youth initiative is filing a lawsuit against a top Belgrade official for alleged hate speech and discrimination against war crime victims, amidst ongoing celebrations of Ratko Mladić in Serbia.
Croatian Chief State Prosecutor Ivan Turudić stated that the release of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić from prison would send a very negative message.
The Democratic Community of Vojvodina Hungarians (DZVM) condemned the attempted intimidation of Bačka Topola councilor Peter Červenak, after a message proclaiming 'Ratko Mladić hero' appeared on his apartment door.
The health condition of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić is reportedly deteriorating, prompting his family to appeal to the Serbian government for assistance. His son, Darko Mladić, confirmed the worsening state and the request for help.
Following the appearance of offensive graffiti, including "Ratko Mladić Bosnom harao" and "Srpsko Sarajevo," in the Dobrinja neighborhood of Sarajevo, Novi Grad Municipality Chief Semir Efendić reiterated a long-standing proposal for a police station in the area.
A documentary series titled 'Journalists – Witnesses Before the Hague Tribunal,' by Bor Kontić and produced by Mediacentar Sarajevo, explores how journalist Van Lynden foreshadowed Ratko Mladić's acti
Convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić, sentenced to life imprisonment for war crimes, has requested early release, citing health reasons, which has sparked outrage among victim associations.
Ratko Mladić's lawyers have submitted a request to The Hague, seeking clarification on which individuals have been granted the right to receive medical treatment at home. They are questioning the criteria for such permissions.
The article discusses Aleksandar Šapić, using a comparison to Ratko Mladić and the Srebrenica genocide to question his political views or actions.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has formally requested that the Hague tribunal release convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić for medical treatment in Belgrade, a move that has drawn criticism from some quarters.
Zlatko Knežević, former president of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is reportedly advising the RS Justice Minister on transferring convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić to Serbia.
Belgrade Mayor Aleksandar Šapić publicly praised convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić as a "Serbian hero" on social media, sparking controversy and leading to a lawsuit filed against him.
Serbia has formally requested the urgent release of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić from prison in The Hague for medical treatment in Serbia, offering guarantees for his return. However, Croatia's chief state prosecutor has voiced strong opposition to his release.
The apartment door of a ZLF councilor in Bačka Topola was defaced with the message "Ratko Mladić hero." This act of vandalism targeted the councilor's residence.
Convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic suffered a stroke while imprisoned at The Hague. Serbia's Justice Minister subsequently requested that Mladic be transferred to Serbia for medical treatment due to his deteriorating health.
Graffiti featuring 'Ratko Mladić Bosnom harao' and 'Srpsko Sarajevo' was spray-painted on a residential building in Sarajevo, near the entity line in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.