U.S. Sanctions Officials Over 'Republika Srpska Day' Celebrations

The sanctions target individuals involved in organizing an event that undermines Bosnia and Herzegovina's peace and stability.

The U.S. has sanctioned three individuals in Republika Srpska for organizing 'Republika Srpska Day', a holiday deemed unconstitutional by Bosnia and Herzegovina's Constitutional Court.
The sanctioned event, held on January 9, is criticized for undermining the peace and stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina by prioritizing Bosnian Serb identity.
Bosnian Serb President Milorad Dodik, who attended the event, has been previously sanctioned by the U.S. for actions against the Dayton Peace Accords.
The sanctions block all property of the individuals in the U.S. and prohibit U.S. persons from dealing with them.
The U.S. and other Western nations have expressed deep concerns over attempts to undermine critical institutions that ensure peace in the region.