Convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić, the former commander of the Bosnian Serb army, will be granted a state funeral in Serbia. This announcement was made by Serbian Justice Minister Nenad Vujić, as reported by AFP. The decision to honor Mladić with full military and state honors has sparked controversy, given his conviction for genocide and war crimes by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. He was found guilty of orchestrating atrocities during the Bosnian War in the 1990s, including the Srebrenica massacre. The move is likely to further strain relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and draw international condemnation. Details regarding the timing and specifics of the funeral are yet to be released. This decision highlights the ongoing divisions and sensitivities surrounding the legacy of the Balkan conflicts.