The body of Ratko Mladic, who received a life sentence from a UN court for atrocities committed during the Bosnian War, has arrived in Serbia, where it was received with full military honours, according to Al Jazeera.
Key facts
- The body of Ratko Mladic has arrived in Belgrade, according to Al Jazeera.
- The body received a full military guard on its return to Serbia, according to Al Jazeera.
- Mladic was given a life sentence by a UN court.
- His conviction related to atrocities during the 1992-1995 Bosnian War.
The body of Ratko Mladic, a convicted war criminal, has arrived in the Serbian capital Belgrade, where it was received with full military honours, according to Al Jazeera.
Mladic received a life sentence from a UN court for committing atrocities during the 1992-1995 Bosnian War, Al Jazeera reported.
On the return of his body to Serbia, it received a full military guard, according to reporting from Al Jazeera.
The available reporting confirms the arrival of the body and the manner of its reception, but does not provide further details on the circumstances surrounding his death or the plans for any subsequent ceremonies.
Why it matters
Ratko Mladic was convicted by a UN court of atrocities during one of Europe's most devastating post-war conflicts. The reception of his body with full military honours in Serbia, as reported by Al Jazeera, is likely to draw attention from those affected by the crimes for which he was sentenced.
Frequently asked questions
Who was Ratko Mladic?
Ratko Mladic was a war criminal who received a life sentence from a UN court for committing atrocities during the 1992-1995 Bosnian War, according to Al Jazeera.
How was Mladic's body received in Serbia?
According to Al Jazeera, his body arrived in Belgrade where he received a full military guard and full military honours.
What was Mladic convicted of?
Al Jazeera reports that he received a life sentence from a UN court for committing atrocities during the 1992-1995 Bosnian War.