Bosnia’s Republika Srpska installs temporary president as Dodik steps aside
Summary
Republika Srpska, the Serb-majority part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, appointed Ana Trisic Babic as its temporary president. This move comes after Milorad Dodik had to step aside because a court barred him from politics. The change is in place until early presidential elections set for November 23.Key Facts
- Ana Trisic Babic is the new interim president of Republika Srpska.
- Milorad Dodik was barred from politics by a state court.
- Babic will serve until new elections on November 23.
- The parliament canceled several separatist laws made under Dodik.
- Dodik, a pro-Russian nationalist, pushed for Republika Srpska to separate from Bosnia.
- Dodik's political mandate was removed after a one-year prison sentence.
- Dodik faces sanctions from the United States, United Kingdom, and several European countries.
- Bosnia operates under the Dayton Accords, which ended its war and established its political structure.
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