A public tribute was held in Belgrade on Saturday for deceased Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić, just two days before his scheduled funeral. The event drew dozens of attendees, including former soldiers and family members. Notably, Serbian Justice Minister Nenad Vujić also participated in the homage, as reported by AFP. This attendance has sparked controversy, given Mladić’s conviction for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. The public display of respect raises questions about Serbia's reconciliation with its past and its commitment to international justice. Mladić led the Bosnian Serb army during the 1992-1995 Bosnian War and was sentenced to life imprisonment. His death and the subsequent public acknowledgement by government officials underscore the ongoing sensitivities surrounding the conflict and its legacy.