US EditionSeparatist Bosnian Serb Leader Milorad Dodik Removed From Office by Bosnian Election Authorities
- Bosnia's electoral authorities removed Milorad Dodik from his position as president of the Serb entity following a court ruling sentencing him to one year in jail and a six-year ban on political activities.
- Dodik's mandate was revoked due to his legal sentencing, as confirmed by an appeals court in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- The European Union stated that the verdict against Dodik is binding and must be respected, while Dodik rejected the ruling as unconstitutional.
- The Bosnian Serb government rejected the court ruling as unconstitutional and politically motivated.
16 Articles
16 Articles
The Hamilton Spectator
Separatist Bosnian Serb leader Dodik removed from office by Bosnian election authorities
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Bosnia’s electoral authorities on Wednesday stripped separatist Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik from his position as president of the Serb entity in Bosnia, following an appeals court verdict that sentences him to one year in jail…
The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina has confirmed that it will formally remove the mandate of the President of Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik, at the mid-session session. On Friday, the sentence, which will send Dodik to prison for a year and ban him from politics for six years, became final. By law, early elections for a new president of the smaller entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina must also be called within 90 days.
The Central Election Commission of BiH has scheduled its 39th session for tomorrow at 10 am.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 70% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium