A controversial commemoration for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic took place in Belgrade, attracting hundreds of attendees including high-ranking officials from Serbia and Bosnia’s Republika Srpska. Serbia’s Justice Minister and the President of Republika Srpska were both present at the event held at the state-owned Army House. Mladic was convicted of genocide and war crimes by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. His presence remains a deeply divisive issue in the Balkans, particularly for victims of the Bosnian War. The attendance of official representatives has drawn condemnation from many, highlighting ongoing political tensions and differing interpretations of the 1990s conflicts. The event underscores the lingering impact of the war and the challenges of reconciliation in the region.