--- title: "Council of Europe condemns Ratko Mladic glorification as crime" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/council-of-europe-condemns-ratko-mladic-glorification-as-crime" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/council-of-europe-condemns-ratko-mladic-glorification-as-crime" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/council-of-europe-condemns-ratko-mladic-glorification-as-crime.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/council-of-europe-condemns-ratko-mladic-glorification-as-crime" category: "Politics" published: "2026-09-04T13:46:01.220Z" source_reported: "2026-09-04T12:26:45.000Z" updated: "2026-09-04T13:46:01.220Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 61 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-04T13:30:35.580099+00:00" --- # Council of Europe condemns Ratko Mladic glorification as crime *Michael O’Flaherty states public praise of convicted war criminal is illegal under Bosnian law.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named body; two independent outlets quoted; one source named on record. - Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Fact kept separate from comment; anyone affected or responsible quoted; says what happens next. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headline promises more than the body delivers; mild emphasis, a lively but fair headline. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Michael O’Flaherty, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, condemned public glorification of Ratko Mladic. - O’Flaherty stated that glorifying Mladic, convicted of genocide and war crimes, is a criminal offence under Bosnia and Herzegovina law. - Mladic's body was transported to Belgrade and then to the Military Medical Academy. - A funeral for Ratko Mladic is scheduled for September 7, 2026. The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, has condemned the public glorification of Ratko Mladic, who was convicted of genocide in Srebrenica and crimes against humanity. O’Flaherty stated that such glorification constitutes a criminal offence under the laws of Bosnia and Herzegovina and is not protected by the European Convention on Human Rights. He called on all relevant bodies to oppose the glorification of convicted war criminals and to fulfil their legal obligations. Mladic's body was transported from The Hague to Belgrade and then to the Military Medical Academy. A funeral is scheduled for September 7, 2026. Reports indicate that details about the funeral were to be announced by the family. ## Disagreement on funeral details Dnevni list Danas reported that the family would announce funeral details. None of the other reports mention who would announce funeral details. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated digests mention the specific date Ratko Mladic died. The centre-rated report and the right-rated report do not mention that O’Flaherty stated that glorification constitutes a criminal offence under the laws of Bosnia and Herzegovina. ## Who covered it Shares of the 6 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 67% (4) - Centre: 16% (1) - Right: 17% (1) 12 of 18 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-04T13:30:35.580099+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-04T14:00:57.189Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated reports led on the condemnation of Ratko Mladic's glorification by the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty. They stated that O’Flaherty described the glorification as a criminal offence under Bosnian law and not protected free speech. These reports also noted that Mladic was convicted of genocide in Srebrenica and crimes against humanity. Dnevni list Danas, which provided a full report, quoted O’Flaherty stating, “I sharply condemn the public glorification of Ratko Mladić, the deceased war criminal convicted of genocide in Srebrenica and crimes against humanity, including statements by officials from the Republic of Srpska, an entity in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as from Serbia.” This report also mentioned that Mladic's body was transported to Belgrade and then to the Military Medical Academy, and that the family would announce funeral details. ### Centre - The centre-rated report from Radio France Internationale focused on the Council of Europe's denunciation of the "glorification of a war criminal". It stated that the Council of Europe recalled that such acts are a "crime" under Bosnian law. The report mentioned that Mladic, the former military leader of the Bosnian Serbs, died on August 27 in his prison in The Hague. It also noted that his remains were repatriated to Belgrade on September 3 with military honours, ahead of a funeral scheduled for September 7. ### Right - The right-rated report from Protothema highlighted reactions to the glorification of the "Butcher of Bosnia", Ratko Mladic, stating that the Council of Europe described it as a "crime". The report mentioned that backlash followed memorial services for the former Bosnian Serb military leader, who died in The Hague prison. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 1 - high: 3 - unknown: 12 - veryHigh: 2 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Raporto Korrupsionin! KALLXO.com](https://kallxo.com/lajm/oflaherty-nga-keshilli-i-europes-glorifikimi-i-kriminelit-te-luftes-ratko-mlladiqit-eshte-i-paligjshem-dhe-fyerje-per-viktimat) — O'Flaherty From the Council of Europe: Glorification of War Criminal Ratko Mladic Is Illegal and an Insult to the Victims - [Radio France Internationale](https://rfi.fr/fr/europe/20260904-hommages-%C3%A0-ratko-mladic-le-conseil-de-l-europe-d%C3%A9nonce-la-glorification-d-un-criminel-de-guerre) — Tributes to Ratko Mladic: the Council of Europe Denounces the “Glorification of a War Criminal” - [La Croix](https://la-croix.com/international/deces-de-ratko-mladic-pourquoi-le-boucher-des-balkans-reste-t-il-largement-admire-en-serbie-20260904) — Death of Ratko Mladic: Why Does the Balkan Butcher Remain Widely Admired in Serbia? - [Le Monde](https://lemonde.fr/international/article/2026/09/04/la-glorification-de-ratko-mladic-ancien-general-serbe-condamne-pour-genocide-est-un-crime-au-regard-de-la-loi-en-bosnie-rappelle-le-conseil-de-l-europe_6765779_3210.html) — The "Glorification" of Ratko Mladic, a Former Serbian General Convicted of Genocide, Is a Crime Under the Law in Bosnia, Recalls the Council of Europe - [Indeksonline.net](https://indeksonline.net/komisioneri-i-keshillit-te-evropes-glorifikimi-i-ratko-mlladiqit-eshte-veper-penale) — Council of Europe Commissioner: Glorification of Ratko Mladic Is a Criminal Offense - [Magyar Nemzet](https://magyarnemzet.hu/kulfold/2026/09/mladics-dicsoiteset-elveti-az-europa-tanacs) — Council of Europe Rejects Glorification of Mladic - [face.ba](https://face.ba/vijesti/svijet/komesar-vijeca-evrope-o-velicanju-mladica-gnusam-se-takvih-poruka-iz-rs-a-i-srbije/607379) — Council of Europe Commissioner on the Glorification of Mladić: "I Abhor Such Messages From the RS and Serbia" | Face | The only Independent Media House - [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/kosmos/2157054/symvoylio-tis-eyropis-egklima-i-apotheosi-toy-mlantits) — Council of Europe: Apotheosis of Mladic Is a Crime - [ΑΘΗΝΑ 9,84](https://athina984.gr/2026/09/04/symvoylio-tis-eyropis-i-apotheosi-toy-ratko-mlantits-synista-egklima) — Council of Europe: The Glorification of Ratko Mladic Constitutes a Crime - [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1873917/adidraseis-gia-tin-exumnisi-tou-hasapi-tis-vosnias-mladits-einai-eglima-leei-to-sumvoulio-tis-europis) — Reactions to the Glorification of the "Butcher of Bosnia" Mladic in Banja Luka: "It Is a Crime" Says the Council of Europe - [OnAlert](https://onalert.gr/kosmos/symvoulio-tis-eyropis-i-apotheosi-tou-ratko-mlantits-synista-egklima-symfona-me-to-dikaio-tis-vosnias/817191) — Council of Europe: 'Deathizing Ratko Mladic Constitutes a Crime' Under Bosnian Law - [Naslovi.net](https://naslovi.net/2026-09-04/slobodna-evropa/komesar-vijeca-evrope-velicanje-ratka-mladica-je-krivicno-djelo/42312561) — Council of Europe Commissioner: Glorifying Ratko Mladic Is a Criminal Offence - [Business Daily](https://businessdaily.gr/diethni/229812_egklima-i-exymnisi-toy-ratko-mlantits-tonizei-symboylio-tis-eyropis) — Council of Europe: The Glorification of Ratko Mladic Is a Crime - [delo.si](https://delo.si/novice/svet/ratka-mladica-bodo-pokopali-v-ponedeljek-na-topciderju) — Commissioner Marta Kos: Glorification of War Criminals Has No Place in the EU - [autonomija.info](https://autonomija.info/komesar-saveta-evrope-za-ljudska-prava-velicanje-ratka-mladica-je-nezakonito-i-uvreda-za-zrtve) — Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights: Glorification of Ratko Mladić Is Illegal and an Insult to the Victims - [Radiotelevizija Herceg-Bosne](https://rtv-hb.com/vijesti-bosna-i-hercegovina-svijet/oflaherty-velicanje-ratnog-zlocinca-ratka-mladica-je-nezakonito) — O'Flaherty - Glorifying War Criminal Ratko Mladić Is Illegal and an Insult to the Victims - [n1info.rs](https://n1info.rs/vesti/komesar-saveta-evrope-za-ljudska-prava-velicanje-ratka-mladica-nezakonito) — Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights: The Glorification of Ratko Mladić Is Illegal and an Insult to the Victims - [Dnevni list Danas](https://danas.rs/vesti/politika/komesar-saveta-evrope-za-ljudska-prava-osudjuje-velicanje-ratka-mladica) — The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Condemns the Glorification of Ratko Mladić ## Questions **What did the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights say about Ratko Mladic?** Michael O’Flaherty condemned the public glorification of Ratko Mladic, stating it is a criminal offence under Bosnian law and not protected free speech. He called on authorities to oppose such acts and ensure accountability. **Who was Ratko Mladic and why was he convicted?** Ratko Mladic was the former military leader of the Bosnian Serbs. He was convicted of genocide in Srebrenica and crimes against humanity during the Bosnian War. **When is Ratko Mladic's funeral scheduled?** A funeral for Ratko Mladic is scheduled to take place on September 7, 2026. His body was transported to Belgrade for the funeral arrangements. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/council-of-europe-condemns-ratko-mladic-glorification-as-crime. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Council of Europe condemns Ratko Mladic glorification as crime", https://mediabias.news/politics/council-of-europe-condemns-ratko-mladic-glorification-as-crime