Bosnia Orders Arrest of Republika Srpska Leader Milorad Dodik

The move follows Dodik's push to curtail central authority in the Serb-majority region, escalating tensions in the fragile Balkan state.

Bosnia's state prosecutor issued arrest warrants for Milorad Dodik, President of Republika Srpska, and two other senior officials for undermining the constitutional order.
Dodik recently signed laws removing the jurisdiction of Bosnia's central judiciary and police from Republika Srpska, which were declared unconstitutional by the Bosnian Constitutional Court.
The Republika Srpska parliament is debating a new constitution that asserts the region's sovereignty and includes provisions to terminate agreements with the central government.
Dodik, a pro-Russian politician, has long sought greater autonomy for Republika Srpska and faces international criticism, including sanctions from the U.S., for his actions.
The escalating crisis threatens the stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with NATO and EU forces prepared to reinforce their presence if tensions worsen.