The top international official in Bosnia on Saturday said he was revoking a Bosnian Serb law that suspended any decisions by the country's top court, saying it violates the 1995 peace agreement that ended a devastating 1992-95 war in the Balkan nation.
As the high representative for Bosnia, German diplomat Christian Schmidt has the authority to change laws and impose decisions to make sure the country's politicians are working to preserve peace and promote reconciliation following the conflict that killed over 100,000 people.
The law approved this month was the latest move by Bosnian Serb officials to push for more independence of Republika Srpska, a Serb-run mini-state in Bosnia that was created as part of the 1995 Dayton Peace Agreement that ended the war. The West sees such actions as separatist and a danger to Bosnia's postwar order.
Dodik, a pro-Russian politician and a strong advocate of a Bosnian Serb partition from the rest of Bosnia, has faced U.S. and British sanctions for his separatist policies. He recently visited Russia and met with President Vladimir Putin, defying international sanctions imposed against Moscow because of the war in Ukraine.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Inter Miami still targeting July 21 for Lionel Messi debut, waiting on paperworkInter Miami is still targeting a July 21 debut match for Lionel Messi, though stopped short Thursday of saying that date was guaranteed.
Read more »
Canada, allies head to international court over Iran’s downing of Flight PS752Canada is among four countries turning to international law to ensure Iran is held accountable for shooting down Flight PS752.
Read more »
France’s highest administrative court says the soccer federation can ban headscarves in matchesFrance\u0027s highest administrative jurisdiction said Thursday the country\u0027s soccer federation is entitled to ban headscarves in matches.
Read more »
Canada, allies head to international court over Iran’s downing of Flight PS752Canada is among four countries turning to international law to ensure Iran is held accountable for shooting down Flight PS752.
Read more »
Critic's picks: Butchart Gardens, Jazzfest, Langham CourtOur critic, Mike Devlin, shares his favourite upcoming events in Greater Victoria and beyond, including Butchart Gardens' summer fireworks, which run Saturdays starting July 1.
Read more »
Lawyers ask court to reduce 13-year cyberbullying sentence in Amanda Todd case - Terrace StandardLawyers ask court to reduce 13-year cyberbullying sentence in Amanda Todd case
Read more »