Condemnation is rising following memorial events held in Serbia and Banja Luka honoring Ratko Mladic, the former military leader of Bosnian Serbs who died in The Hague detention facility. The events have sparked significant controversy and accusations of glorifying a convicted war criminal. The Council of Europe has explicitly labeled the tributes a crime, highlighting the deep offense caused by the apparent celebration of Mladic’s life. Mladic was convicted of genocide and war crimes related to the Bosnian War in the 1990s, including the Srebrenica massacre. These gatherings demonstrate continued divisions and sensitivities surrounding the conflict and its legacy in the region. International bodies are expressing concern over the normalization of figures responsible for atrocities and the potential impact on reconciliation efforts.