Bosnia votes in general election with wartime divisions still dominating
Summary
Bosnia held a general election where political parties closely linked to ethnic groups from the 1990s war played a major role. Voters chose many officials in a complicated system designed to keep the country united since a peace deal in 1995.Key Facts
- Bosnia held a general election on Sunday.
- The main political parties are connected to ethnic groups from the Bosnian war in the 1990s.
- Voters elected officials across many levels of government.
- The election system is complex and was created to maintain peace after the 1995 Dayton Agreement.
- The country remains divided along ethnic lines despite the peace deal.
- The election reflects ongoing political and social divisions in Bosnia.
- The Republika Srpska is one of the main political entities involved in the election.
- The peace deal ended the war but set up a division of power that still affects politics today.
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