Ratko Mladić is dead. He was a general during the Bosnian War in the 1990s. Many people know him as the 'Butcher of Bosnia.' He was convicted of terrible crimes, including genocide, by an international court.

Now, the Serbian government says they plan to give him a funeral with 'state honors.'

This news has caused a lot of reaction around the world. Mladić led the Bosnian Serb army. During that time, thousands of innocent people were killed. Because of his actions, he was eventually caught and put on trial. The court found him guilty of some of the worst crimes possible, including the Srebrenica massacre where thousands of Bosniak men and boys were murdered.

Giving someone with his history a state funeral is very controversial. Usually, state honors are reserved for heroes or leaders who have served their country in a positive way.

Reporters and historians are looking back at his life today. Some are sharing stories about how dangerous and intense he was even at the start of the war. Others are focusing on the people who lived through his cruelty and managed to survive.

Even though he is gone, the pain he caused is still felt by many families today. The decision to honor him officially is likely to keep those wounds fresh for many people in the region.

Source: France 24