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Dodik Defies Court, Celebrates Secessionist Statehood Day

1/10/2026

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Milorad Dodik, the Bosnian Serb leader, celebrated statehood day on January 9 despite a Constitutional Court ban.
He reiterated his secessionist stance, saying, "When we depart, we will take 49% of Bosnia with us."
The event marks the 1992 declaration of the Serb Republic, which led to a devastating war.
Dodik has faced removal for defying court rulings but continues to push for independence amid tensions.

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Milorad Dodik, the Bosnian Serb leader, celebrated statehood day on January 9 despite a Constitutional Court ban.
He reiterated his secessionist stance, saying, "When we depart, we will take 49% of Bosnia with us."
The event marks the 1992 declaration of the Serb Republic, which led to a devastating war.
Dodik has faced removal for defying court rulings but continues to push for independence amid tensions.