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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.
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