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.