News Will Justice Finally Be Served for Ratko Mladic's Crimes?

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Ratko Mladic's capture is viewed as a significant step toward justice for his role in the Srebrenica massacre and the Bosnian War, where he was a key military figure. His trial is anticipated to hold him accountable for his actions, although it remains uncertain whether this will lead to lasting peace in Bosnia, which is described as a volatile region. The discussion highlights concerns that a high-profile trial could exacerbate existing tensions in the area. Mladic's capture is also perceived as a strategic move by Serbia to bolster its EU membership aspirations. The conversation reflects on the broader implications of war crimes and the varying public perceptions of atrocities committed in different contexts, suggesting a disparity in how such events are acknowledged and remembered.
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It looks like another case (ref to Bin Laden) of hiding in plain sight?
 
Just like Karadzic did. Thing is, those guys are kind of folk heroes (nevermind that they started a war and ruined Serbian economy as well) and they are well protected by their peers. There was quite a huge reward for both but no one claimed it.

As Mladic was directly responsible for Srebrenica, his capture is a huge relief. Of course he is still de jure just a suspect, but you can see him on video at Srebrenica commanding troops at the time of the massacre, and he was the highest ranking officer in the Serb army in an obviously well planned action.

I doubt, however, that this will bring stable peace to Bosnia. It's a barrel full of dynamite ready to explode again, and already barely below boiling point.
 
SamirS said:
I doubt, however, that this will bring stable peace to Bosnia. It's a barrel full of dynamite ready to explode again, and already barely below boiling point.
We can hold out hope, perhaps. Still a highly-publicized trial could supply a flash point for simmering tensions.
 
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I heard about this this morning. Sadly, out of about 300 people who work at my building, I am the only one who knows what he is. Anyway, I had lost hope for this one. Now this is great news.
 
Newai said:
Sadly, out of about 300 people who work at my building, I am the only one who knows what he is.

It is the sad and disturbing nature of Mankind. You can see that even on these forums; just compare this thread with Bin Laden thread. It seems that the massacre of innocent people (8,000 in Bosnia, 150,000 in Iraq and ?1000's in Afganstan) is not as wicked and evil as the killing of innocent people in the USA(3,000) and England(57).
 

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