Ratko Mladić, the former commander of the Army of Republika Srpska, who died in The Hague while serving a life sentence for genocide and war crimes, was buried today. The burial took place at Topčider Cemetery in Belgrade, and was carried out with military honors, a move that has sparked widespread condemnation. Numerous condemnations have arrived from the European Union and the surrounding region regarding the circumstances of the funeral. Mladić was convicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) of orchestrating atrocities during the Bosnian War. His death and subsequent burial have reopened wounds and ignited tensions in the Balkans. The controversial nature of the military honors bestowed upon a convicted war criminal has amplified regional and international criticism. The event is expected to further complicate ongoing reconciliation efforts.