Ratko Mladic's body arrives in Serbia with military honours
They publishedBody of war criminal Mladic returns to Serbia with military honours
First reportAP News · 3 Sept, 13:48Z
Latest reportSouth China Morning Post · 4 Sept, 05:05Z
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Why it matters
What
Ratko Mladic's body arrived in Serbia from The Hague on Thursday with military honours, accompanied by his son and Serbia's justice minister.
Why
Crowds and banners honoured Mladic along the motorway, while President Vucic pledged logistical and transport support for a potentially large funeral.
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A full inquiry into Mladic's death must conclude before his family can take possession of the body.
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Summary
- Mladic's body will be flown to Serbia on Thursday, according to President Vucic.
- The Hague court released Mladic’s remains to his next of kin at Rotterdam The Hague airport.
- Vucic said Mladic’s family will announce funeral plans in coming days.
- Serbia’s security services anticipate tens of thousands attending the funeral.
- Mladic was convicted in 2017 of genocide and war crimes for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre.
Summary
- Ratko Mladic's body arrived in Serbia from The Hague on Thursday with military honours.
- The casket was carried by six soldiers and accompanied by his son and Serbia's justice minister.
- Pro-government media showed crowds and banners honouring Mladic along the motorway.
- President Vucic pledged logistical and transport support for what could be a large funeral.
- A full inquiry into Mladic's death is underway before his family can take possession of the body.