Voters in Republika Srpska elect new leader after separatist Dodik’s ouster
Summary
People in Republika Srpska, a part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, are voting in a special election to choose a new leader. This election comes after Milorad Dodik was removed from his position as president due to legal issues. Dodik's party, which has been in power for many years, is facing opposition.Key Facts
- Republika Srpska is holding a snap presidential election after Milorad Dodik was ousted.
- Dodik was removed for defying the international peace envoy and ignoring court rulings.
- He received a one-year prison sentence, avoided by bail, and a six-year ban from politics.
- About 1.2 million voters are eligible to vote in this election.
- The elections have two main contenders: Sinisa Karan and Branko Blanusa.
- Republika Srpska is one part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with significant self-governance.
- The Dayton peace agreement formally established Republika Srpska in 1995.
- The area has a predominantly Serb population, with smaller Bosniak and Croat communities.
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