Bosnian Serb supporters celebrated the conviction of Ratko Mladic, the former military leader accused of genocide during the 1990s Balkan wars, with a rally in his honor. Political analysts describe this reaction as part of a troubling pattern, where figures tied to wartime atrocities remain revered by segments of the population. The event underscores deep divisions over how history is remembered and justice is perceived in the region. Critics argue that such public displays of support for convicted war criminals reflect unresolved tensions and a failure to fully confront the past.
Red Star fans honoured convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic. Analysts say that's nothing new - and that's the problem.
