Niš Assembly Opens with Moment of Silence for Convicted War Criminal Mladić

The Niš city assembly session began with a moment of silence for Ratko Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb military commander convicted of genocide by the ICTY. Opposition deputies boycotted the tribute by staying outside the hall, signaling a political rift over war-crime legacy in Serbia. This local political act reflects broader nationalist sentiment and could influence regional relations, though it is primarily a domestic political development.