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President Trump threatened to terminate two key political advisers, Chris LaCivita and James Blair, after reports revealed they were paid to assist a pro-Russian government in Bosnia. The move occurs just weeks before US midterm elections, amid a difficult polling environment for Republicans.
Milorad Dodik, a Serb nationalist leader banned from office for defying international rulings, declared victory in Bosnia’s October 4 general elections. His party, the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD), is projected to retain control of the Republika Srpska entity and its seat on the tripartite presidency. Dodik credited US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin for his political survival, despite being barred from running. Turnout dropped to 42%, and other ethnic leaders also claimed wins, signaling continued political fragmentation.
Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian Serb commander convicted of genocide for the Srebrenica massacre and other crimes, died in prison at age 84 while serving a life sentence, ending a decades-long legal saga tied to the Bosnian War.
Former Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic, convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, died at 84 in a UN prison hospital in The Hague, ending a decades-long pursuit of justice by the ICTY.
Bosnia’s pursuit of a World Cup berth is fueling a home-away-from-home atmosphere in the American Midwest, with St. Louis emerging as a hub for Bosnian supporters ahead of the World Cup qualifying playoff against Italy.
A Croatian journalist’s book and prior reports allege that wealthy foreign visitors, including a member of European royalty, joined Sarajevo’s 1992–96 siege in “sniper safaris,” paying Serb handlers tens of thousands of marks to shoot civilians. The claims are based on documents and interviews, with routes allegedly traced from Croatia and Belgrade to the city. Investigations were opened in Italy in 2025, and U.S. political figures have voiced inquiries; by February 2026 an elderly Italian truck driver was reportedly being investigated as a suspect. The allegations remain controversial and unproven, though they have kept the wartime atrocity story in public discussion.
The parliament of Bosnia's Serb Republic appointed Ana Trisic Babic as interim president following Milorad Dodik's removal from office due to a court ban, with Dodik continuing to pursue secessionist goals despite stepping down. The move was welcomed by the U.S., which also lifted sanctions on some of Dodik's allies, amid ongoing tensions over Bosnia's stability.
Slovenia has banned Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik from entering the country due to his refusal to step down from his position and his pro-Russian stance, amid concerns over his policies undermining peace in Bosnia and potential regional instability.
Serbian protests against President Vučić have escalated, with widespread fury and demands for change amid political turmoil in the Balkans, including the potential removal of Bosnian nationalist Milorad Dodik from office and regional tensions involving Iran and Albania.
Milorad Dodik, a key nationalist leader in Bosnia's Republika Srpska, faces removal from office after a court upheld his prison sentence, challenging his longstanding efforts to weaken Bosnia's institutions and threatening potential unrest amid international concerns over regional stability.
Milorad Dodik, a key nationalist leader in Bosnia's Serb-majority Republika Srpska, faces removal from office after a court upheld his prison sentence, challenging his long-standing efforts to weaken Bosnia's institutions and threaten secession, with potential regional destabilization and international repercussions.
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik was stripped of his presidency after a court upheld a six-year political ban, leading to a political crisis and calls for snap elections, with Dodik vowing to contest the decision and rally support amid international reactions.
Nedzad Avdic, a survivor of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, continues to speak out against denialism and disinformation about war crimes, amid rising far-right nationalism and conspiracy theories that threaten historical truth and reconciliation. Despite personal risks, he remains committed to honoring the victims and promoting awareness of the genocide, as global disinformation campaigns and political gains by far-right groups challenge the acknowledgment of past atrocities.
Duchess Sophie of Edinburgh visited Bosnia to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide, sharing powerful photos and messages emphasizing remembrance, learning from the past, and promoting peace, while meeting survivors and offering comfort.
Thousands gathered in Srebrenica to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1995 massacre, where over 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were killed in Europe's only acknowledged genocide since WWII. The event included a collective funeral for newly identified victims and highlighted ongoing efforts to identify and bury remains from mass graves, amid continued denial of the genocide by some political leaders.