Bosnian Foreign Minister Predicts Further Sanctions on Milorad Dodik
Elmedin Konaković states that additional countries will impose sanctions on the leaders of Republika Srpska following measures from Germany and Austria.
Elmedin Konaković, the Foreign Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has indicated that further countries will join Germany and Austria in imposing sanctions on top officials of Republika Srpska, with President Milorad Dodik at the forefront.
Recent reports confirm that both Germany and Austria have enacted entry bans against Dodik, Nenad Stevandić, the President of the National Assembly of Republika Srpska, and Radovan Višković, the Prime Minister of Republika Srpska.
In response to inquiries regarding the lack of arrests for Dodik, despite a central arrest warrant issued by the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina due to his failure to respond to a summons from the state prosecutor's office, Konaković stated that such matters fall within the jurisdiction of security agencies and the judiciary.
Konaković emphasized the gravity of the situation, asserting the importance of preventing Dodik from using any potential conflict as a diversion from his actions.
He noted that security agencies are actively monitoring the situation and strategizing to mitigate risks.
According to Konaković, several teams are currently tracking Dodik, who is reportedly not safe even within the borders of Republika Srpska.
He expressed confidence that either Dodik would be apprehended or he might choose to flee in response to the allegations against him.
Addressing Interpol's refusal to issue an international arrest warrant for Dodik and Stevandić, Konaković remarked that Dodik may misinterpret this as a form of victory; however, he underscored that it does not negate the gravity of the charges against him.
Additionally, Konaković mentioned that Dodik's actions may embolden those around him, suggesting that they may perceive his maneuvers as tolerable.
He alluded to impending sanctions, travel bans, and asset confiscation in European Union countries, asserting that Dodik possesses substantial assets that will soon be subject to scrutiny.
He concluded by indicating that Dodik may have loyal supporters aiding his attempts to navigate border controls.
Recent reports confirm that both Germany and Austria have enacted entry bans against Dodik, Nenad Stevandić, the President of the National Assembly of Republika Srpska, and Radovan Višković, the Prime Minister of Republika Srpska.
In response to inquiries regarding the lack of arrests for Dodik, despite a central arrest warrant issued by the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina due to his failure to respond to a summons from the state prosecutor's office, Konaković stated that such matters fall within the jurisdiction of security agencies and the judiciary.
Konaković emphasized the gravity of the situation, asserting the importance of preventing Dodik from using any potential conflict as a diversion from his actions.
He noted that security agencies are actively monitoring the situation and strategizing to mitigate risks.
According to Konaković, several teams are currently tracking Dodik, who is reportedly not safe even within the borders of Republika Srpska.
He expressed confidence that either Dodik would be apprehended or he might choose to flee in response to the allegations against him.
Addressing Interpol's refusal to issue an international arrest warrant for Dodik and Stevandić, Konaković remarked that Dodik may misinterpret this as a form of victory; however, he underscored that it does not negate the gravity of the charges against him.
Additionally, Konaković mentioned that Dodik's actions may embolden those around him, suggesting that they may perceive his maneuvers as tolerable.
He alluded to impending sanctions, travel bans, and asset confiscation in European Union countries, asserting that Dodik possesses substantial assets that will soon be subject to scrutiny.
He concluded by indicating that Dodik may have loyal supporters aiding his attempts to navigate border controls.
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