Bosnian Crisis Deepens as Arrest Warrants Issued for Serb Leader Dodik

Tensions escalate as the Republika Srpska challenges Bosnian central authority, risking further destabilization of the fragile Dayton peace framework.

The Bosnian State Court has issued arrest warrants for Milorad Dodik, President of Republika Srpska, and two other senior RS officials over alleged unconstitutional actions.
Dodik's government recently passed laws rejecting the authority of Bosnian central judicial and police institutions within the RS, which were ruled unconstitutional by Bosnia's Constitutional Court.
The RS's moves are seen as part of a long-standing push for greater autonomy or potential secession, with Dodik aligning closely with Russia and other nationalist allies.
The discovery of valuable lithium deposits in RS territory has heightened tensions over resource control between the RS and the Bosnian central government.
The international community, including NATO and the EU, has expressed concerns about rising instability, with NATO reaffirming its commitment to maintaining security in the region.