Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina The mandate of Milorad Dodik, President of Republika Srpska, was revoked in a final verdict by the Central Election Commission; Dodik stated that a referendum will be called in the RS in which the people will decide on further actions
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina’s secured a place in the 2026 World Cup sparked celebrations on the streets of Sarajevo; the moment of joy amid constant political crisis was hailed as a starting point towards possible progress
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina The city administration in Serb-led Prijedor approved the payment of financial assistance from the local budget to former Bosnian Serb Army soldiers Ilija Zoric and Ljubisa Cetic, who were both convicted of involvement in the 1992 Zecovi village massacre
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Many cases of gender-based and domestic violence never even reach a court – emboldening the abusers and leaving victims feeling helpless - even though stricter, specific laws have been introduced in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnian Serb Leader Milorad Dodik has been criticised for making derogatory comments and using racist rhetoric about Bosniaks at a press conference following the presidential election in Bosnia’s mainly Serb Republika Srpska won by his ally Sinisa Karan