Bosnian Serb nationalist Dodik declares party victory in Bosnia election

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Milorad Dodik declared victory for his party in Bosnia’s election, despite not appearing on the ballot, after dominating the campaign with separatist rhetoric. His pro-Russia stance and inflammatory messaging have heightened ethnic tensions and fears of renewed instability in a country still shaped by the 1992–95 war.

Staunchly pro-Russia politician has dominated campaign and inflamed divisions despite not appearing on ballot Bosnian Serb nationalist politician Milorad Dodik has declared victory for his party in an election in Bosnia shaped by economic pressures, the prospect of the Balkan nation joining the European Union and ethnic tensions that have divided the country since its brutal 1992-95 war. Dodik is a staunchly pro-Russia politician who, despite not appearing on the ballot, has dominated the campaign and inflamed divisions with separatist rhetoric that has sparked fears of renewed instability in Bosnia. Continue reading...