Ratko Mladić graffiti appears on Islamic community building in Serbia

Graffiti featuring the face of Ratko Mladić, the former commander of the Army of Republika Srpska convicted of war crimes, has appeared on the fence of an Islamic community building in Sombor, Serbia. The Islamic Community in Serbia reported the incident, describing the inscriptions and mural on the prayer space's outer wall as "offensive and provocative."

In a statement, the community condemned the act as an example of "chauvinism and vandalism that knows no faith or moral boundaries." They have called for an immediate response from the relevant authorities to identify and adequately punish those responsible.

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Chauvinism and vandalism do not know faith or have any moral boundaries.

The Islamic Community expressed hope that this "shameful act" does not represent the views of the majority population, with whom Muslims in the city have lived peacefully for centuries. Instead, they attributed it to the isolated actions of individuals seeking to vent their hatred and anger on those who think differently.

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We hope and believe that this shameful act is not a reflection of the opinion of the majority people with whom the Muslims of this city have lived in peace and harmony for hundreds of years, but rather a sporadic, inhuman act of individuals who seek to vent their hatred and anger on all those who do not think like them.