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Ratko Mladic arrested: International reaction

International reaction after former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic was arrested 15 years after his indictment for war crimes:

FRENCH PRESIDENT NICOLAS SARKOZY

"It is very good news and it is a very courageous decision by the Serbian president. It is one more step towards Serbia's integration one day into the European Union."

UN SECRETARY GENERAL BAN KI-MOON

"This an historic day for international justice. It marks an important step in our will to end impunity. I thank the Serbian government and president for their efforts."...

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