The fact
Sentenced to life for genocide and crimes against humanity, he was serving his sentence in The Hague.
Serbia plans to hold a state funeral for him despite his conviction.
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Why it matters
La mort de Ratko Mladic relance le débat sur la mémoire des crimes de guerre en ex-Yougoslavie et pourrait influencer les relations entre la Serbie et les institutions internationales.