RFE/RL Balkan Report
5/26/2011 6:08:24 PM
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about the countries of the western Balkans.
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A mix of grim satisfaction and skepticism was in evidence on the streets of Sarajevo on May 26, hours after Serbian President Boris Tadic confirmed that Ratko Mladic, the man responsible for the worst atrocities of the Bosnian war, had been captured after 15 years as a fugitive. More 
Mladic's Arrest. Serbia's Gain.
Belgrade found itself with a clear choice: Arrest and extradite Ratko Mladic or give up its ambitions to join the EU. In the end, they made the right choice. Mladic is finally on his way to The Hague tribunal to answer for his crimes. And Serbian President Boris Tadic now stands to reap several benefits. More Long a fugitive from justice, Ratko Mladic has been of one of the world's most sought-after war crimes suspects. Mladic was reported arrested in Serbia and, according to Serbian President Boris Tadic, he will be extradited to The Hague to stand trial. More The UN war crimes tribunal's most-wanted fugitive -- former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic -- has been arrested in Serbia, after more than 15 years on the run. More 
Biased Balkan TV Helps Forge Differences
In Bosnia the media are preparing for new crises in the same way they prepared for war 20 years ago. More 
Celebrating Bob Dylan's 70th Birthday, In A Multitude Of Languages
Iconic American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan is turning 70. His heartfelt songs have been translated into dozens of languages and have inspired poets around the world, changing the global landscape of popular music. Here's a look at Dylan's lasting imprint in RFE/RL's broadcast area. More |
