Bosnia’s Republika Srpska installs temporary president as Dodik steps aside

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Bosnia's Serb-majority entity has installed Ana Trisic Babic as an interim president after Milorad Dodik was barred from politics by a state court. The move marks the first formal acknowledgment that Dodik is stepping aside, following a ruling that sentenced him to one year in prison and banned him from political office for six years.

The Republika Srpska parliament confirmed Babic's appointment on Saturday, stating that she would serve until early presidential elections scheduled for November 23. The confirmation also came with the annulment of several separatist laws passed under Dodik's rule that challenged the authority of an international envoy and Bosnia's constitutional court.

Dodik, a pro-Russian nationalist who had pushed for Republika Srpska to break away from Bosnia and join Serbia, had refused to vacate office despite receiving a political ban. He has continued to travel abroad and claim presidential powers while appealing the court's ruling.

The US Department of the Treasury announced on Friday that it had removed four Dodik allies from its sanctions list, a move he publicly welcomed as he campaigns to have sanctions against himself lifted. Dodik is currently sanctioned by the United States, United Kingdom, and several European governments for actions that undermine the Dayton peace agreement that ended Bosnia's 1992-95 war.

The appointment of Babic comes amid growing tensions in Bosnia over Dodik's rejection of international authority and his push for Republika Srpska's independence. The US-brokered Dayton Accords, which created two largely autonomous entities – Republika Srpska and the Bosniak-Croat Federation – remain the country's governing framework.

In August, Bosnia's electoral authorities stripped Dodik of his presidential mandate following an appeals court verdict that sentenced him to one year in prison and barred him from political office for six years. The decision was made under a rule that forces the removal of any elected official sentenced to more than six months in jail.

A Sarajevo court had convicted Dodik in February for refusing to comply with decisions issued by international envoy Christian Schmidt, who oversees implementation of the Dayton accords. Dodik had dismissed the ruling at the time, saying he would remain in power as long as he retained the backing of the Bosnian Serb parliament, which his allies control.

The appointment of Babic and the annulment of separatist laws passed under Dodik's rule demonstrate a shift towards greater acceptance of international authority in Republika Srpska. However, tensions remain high, with Dodik maintaining strong support from regional allies, including Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Bosnia remains governed by the US-brokered Dayton Accords, which ended a devastating war that killed about 100,000 people. The agreement created two largely autonomous entities – Republika Srpska and the Bosniak-Croat Federation – with shared national institutions, including the presidency, military, judiciary, and taxation system.

The early presidential elections scheduled for November 23 will provide an opportunity for Bosnia to address its deepening divisions and ensure a peaceful transition.
 
So Bosnia is like that one friend who's been in a bit of trouble lately 🤣. Dodik was like the rebel without a cause, refusing to listen to anyone but himself... sounds like my neighbor when he's trying to "improve" his BBQ sauce recipe 😂. Anyway, it seems like Ana Trisic Babic is stepping up to save the day, and I guess that's what happens when you install someone as president - hope she's more diplomatic than my aunt at a family reunion 🤣. The international community's getting involved, which is good because Bosnia doesn't need any more drama... unless it's a new season of "Game of Thrones" 😂.
 
I'm low-key bummed that Milorad Dodik is finally being held accountable for his actions 🤕. I mean, the guy was always so extra about breaking away from Bosnia and joining Serbia... it's like, dude, get over yourself 💁‍♂️. But seriously, it's good to see him stepping down and Ana Trisic Babic taking over as interim president.

I love how the US Department of the Treasury is finally removing some of his allies from sanctions 🎉. It's about time they took action against people who undermine international peace agreements. And can we talk about how Dodik was always so defiant despite being banned from politics? Like, what's next, refusing to leave the premises 🤣.

But in all seriousness, the appointment of Babic and the annulment of separatist laws passed under Dodik's rule is a big step forward for Bosnia 👏. It shows that even with tensions still high, there's a willingness to accept international authority and work towards greater unity.

Now let's see how it plays out in the upcoming presidential elections... fingers crossed for a peaceful transition 🤞.
 
this is just another power struggle in bosnia 🤯 dodik's going down but it's only a matter of time before the politics gets messy again...i mean who's to say ana trisic babic isn't just as bad? she's taking over now because dodik got banned, but what happens when she gets the boot too? anyway, it's all just a show for the international community and a distraction from the real issues facing bosnia...it's gonna be another 2-3 years before this whole mess blows up in their faces 🙄
 
🤔 Just heard about Ana Trisic Babic being appointed as interim president of Republika Srpska after Milorad Dodik was barred from politics... it's kinda interesting that the international community is slowly acknowledging his departure, even if he still thinks he's in power 🙄. Four of his allies just got removed from the sanctions list too, which is a pretty big deal for him and his party 🤑. It shows they're not as isolated as I thought. The fact that tensions are still high, though, makes me wonder what's gonna happen when Bosnia holds those presidential elections in November... will we see some change? 💡
 
🤔 so dodik's been caught out by the courts and is being forced to step down... but what's surprising is that this new interim president, ana trisic babic, is actually getting confirmed by the parliament 🙌 it shows that there might be some movement towards accepting international authority in republika srpska.

but here's the thing, dodik's still got a lot of pull and support from regional allies like serbian president alexandar vucic 😬 so it's not all sunshine and rainbows. tensions are still high, and we'll just have to wait and see how this whole situation plays out in november when the early presidential elections happen 📆
 
🤔 I'm not surprised Dodik got barred from politics, he's been playing dirty games for years and it was only a matter of time before someone took him down. Now that Babic is in charge, we'll just have to wait and see if she can clean up the mess he left behind 🚮. The fact that they're trying to annul those separatist laws is a good start, but I'm not holding my breath. These kinds of moves usually come with strings attached... 👀
 
Just heard about this 🙌 Ana Trisic Babic getting installed as interim president in Republika Srpska - big deal, right? 😒 I mean, it's about time someone else took over after Milorad Dodik's antics, but now that he's out of the picture, I wonder if things will really change. 🤔 The fact that they annulled some separatist laws is a good start, but there are still so many underlying tensions and mistrusts between the different groups in Bosnia... it feels like we're just delaying the inevitable 😟. And what about Dodik's friends? Will they be held accountable for their actions too? 🤔 It's gonna be interesting to see how this all plays out, especially with the elections coming up in November. ⏰
 
so dodik got banned from politics and now they're like yay let's make ana trisic babic the interim president 🙄 but let's be real, this is just a power struggle between bosnia's entities. we need to think about how this is gonna affect the entire country. dodik's pro-russian nationalist vibes are still around here and it's concerning. and what's up with these early elections? shouldnt they have given more notice or something? november 23 feels kinda rushed 🤔
 
This is like a perfect example of how politics gets personal in Europe 🤯. Ana Trisic Babic's appointment as interim president is just a temporary measure, but it shows that even Dodik's allies are getting tired of his antics 👊. The US Department of the Treasury removing four Dodik allies from their sanctions list is like a PR stunt – they're trying to whitewash his name, but it won't work 🚫.

The thing is, this whole situation highlights the problem with Bosnia's governance system – it's all about compromise and giving in to certain groups. The Dayton Accords were meant to bring peace to the region, but instead, it's created a power struggle that's still ongoing today 🔥. And let's not forget, Dodik's push for Republika Srpska independence is like a Trojan horse – he's using it as an excuse to undermine international authority and push his pro-Russian agenda 🚫.

It's interesting to see how the EU and US are trying to intervene in this situation, but they're not going to succeed until Bosnia gets its act together. The early presidential elections scheduled for November 23 might be just what Bosnia needs – a chance to reboot and make some real progress 🎉. But let's not forget, the devil is in the details, and it's only going to get messy from here 👀.
 
🤔 I'm kinda worried about this whole thing in Bosnia... so many factions with different interests 🤝 it feels like they're just spinning their wheels and not really making progress on the peace accords. And Dodik's behavior is getting more and more concerning - refusing to follow court orders and still trying to assert his power? 🙅‍♂️ what's next, a coup attempt? 😬

I think Babic's appointment is a good start, though... she seems like a reasonable person who can help stabilize things. 🤞 but we'll see how it plays out in the coming months. I just hope that Bosnia doesn't go back into crisis mode and that they can find a way to work together again 🤝🏻💖
 
I'm not surprised to see Dodik's old tactics being used to maintain power 🤔. He's been trying to cling to the past, but it looks like international pressure is finally catching up with him 😅. The fact that Babic was appointed as interim president is a step in the right direction - it shows that Republika Srpska is willing to accept international authority and move forward from Dodik's divisive policies 💡.

It's also interesting to see the US Department of the Treasury lifting sanctions on some of Dodik's allies 🤑. This might be seen as a sign that the US is more open to dialogue with Bosnia, but I'm not convinced it's a sign of goodwill 😐. Still, it's something to watch - and maybe, just maybe, it'll lead to a more peaceful resolution in Bosnia 💕
 
I'm so stoked to hear that Ana Trisic Babic is stepping in as interim president for Republika Srpska 😊! This move is a huge step forward for Bosnia, showing that they're finally acknowledging the importance of international authority and moving away from those separatist laws. It's crazy how Dodik thought he could just keep on going despite all the courts saying nope to him 🙅‍♂️.

I love how Babic's appointment is giving hope to the people of Bosnia that they can start healing and moving forward together 💕. And it's great to see some progress with those sanctions being lifted for Dodik's allies - maybe this means we'll see more unity and cooperation between European countries 🤝.

The early presidential elections in November are going to be so important - fingers crossed they'll bring about real change and a brighter future for Bosnia 🌞!
 
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