House of Lords Announces Report on BiH Ahead of Debate: Secessionism Threat from RS Highlighted - Sarajevo Times
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House of Lords Announces Report on BiH Ahead of Debate: Secessionism Threat from RS Highlighted - Sarajevo Times
Summary:
- The UK House of Lords released a report ahead of a June 11 debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), warning of rising secessionist rhetoric in Republika Srpska (RS) and concerns over foreign influence and the future of international oversight of the Dayton Agreement.
- The report highlights Milorad Dodik’s weakening of BiH state institutions and alignment with Serbian policy, noting his continued influence despite a six-year public duties ban. His successor, Siniša
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