Thousands of Serbs Gather to Mourn Ratko Mladic, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’

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Thousands of Serbs Gather to Mourn Ratko Mladic, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’

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The funeral of former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic has taken place in the Serbian capital Belgrade, as thousands of people gathered in front of the church to pay their respects.

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Thousands of Serbs Gather to Mourn Ratko Mladic, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’

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Thousands gather for funeral of 'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladic

The funeral of former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic has taken place in the Serbian capital Belgrade, as thousands of people gathered in front of the church to pay their respects.

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