Ratko Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb military commander convicted of genocide and war crimes during the 1990s Balkan wars, has died in a Dutch prison hospital. His death has prompted widespread international coverage and personal reflections from survivors who endured his forces' atrocities.

The 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide was commemorated with the burial of 10 newly identified victims in Potočari, while citizens across the region paid tribute to the victims. The event highlighted differing views on the atrocity in Serbia, with some calling for remembrance and others viewing it as a day of liberation.