US Envoy Warns Against Republika Srpska's Secession Proposal in Bosnia-Herzegovina
A proposal by the leaders of Republika Srpska to separate the Serbian entity from Bosnia-Herzegovina is secession by another name and based upon a set of lies that would mean the end of the entity, the US envoy to Sarajevo has warned. Milorad Dodik, the Bosnian Serb leader, announced the Republika Srpska government's decision to propose disassociation from Bosnia-Herzegovina, sparking further tensions in the region. The move, described as 'secession by another name,' has been condemned as dangerous, irresponsible, and against the Dayton peace accords by the US envoy. This decision jeopardizes the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and multiethnic character of Bosnia and puts the existence of Republika Srpska in jeopardy. The recent developments were accompanied by protests and a lobbying campaign to block the adoption of a UN resolution commemorating the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, a dark chapter in the Bosnian War. The resolution designates July 11 as the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica. Dodik's denial of the genocide and threats to withdraw from the decision-making process in Bosnia further escalate tensions in the region. The US envoy emphasized that there is no international conspiracy to abolish Republika Srpska and that Bosnia-Herzegovina as a state does not provide entities with the right of secession or disassociation. It remains to be seen how the situation will unfold and whether diplomatic efforts can prevent further destabilization in the region.
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