Wed Feb 26 18:26:42 UTC 2025: ## Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik Sentenced to Prison for Defiance
**SARAJEVO** – Bosnian Serb President Milorad Dodik has been sentenced to one year in prison for openly defying the authority of the international peace envoy overseeing Bosnia and Herzegovina. A Bosnian court handed down the sentence today, also barring Dodik from holding any public office in the Serb Republic for six years.
Dodik, a prominent separatist leader, was found guilty of obstructing the work of the High Representative, a position established under the Dayton Agreement that ended the Bosnian War. The specific charges relate to Dodik’s refusal to comply with rulings issued by the High Representative, actions deemed to undermine the fragile peace in the country.
The ruling is expected to further escalate tensions in Bosnia, a country still grappling with the legacy of ethnic conflict. Reactions from Dodik and his supporters are anticipated shortly. The international community is closely monitoring the situation and its potential implications for regional stability.
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