Dodik Rejects Prosecutor Summons Amid Constitutional Crisis

Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik has escalated tensions in Bosnia & Herzegovina by refusing to comply with a prosecutor's summons related to his enactment of controversial laws that effectively bar national authorities from operating in the Serb-dominated entity of Republika Srpska. He described the legal actions as politically motivated and claimed they constitute an attempt to undermine his authority and the constitutional order of Republika Srpska. Dodik's recent legislation, which includes banning federal police and judiciary functions in the region, has been criticized for violating the Dayton Peace Agreement that ended the Bosnian War. His defiance follows a recent conviction that sentenced him to a year in prison and a six-year political ban for not adhering to international oversight decisions. The situation raises fears of increased political instability and potential conflict between regional and national authorities, as Dodik maintains strong ties with Russia and Serbia. Political analysts warn that his actions could threaten the fragile balance in Bosnia's post-war governance.