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Bosnia Expels Two Serbian Diplomats, Suspends Regional Accord

9/9/2026

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Bosnia Expels Diplomats

Bosnia and Herzegovina expelled two Serbian diplomats and suspended a regional accord on 8 September.
Foreign Minister Elmedin Konakovic gave Milan Dulanovic and Danko Maksimovic 48 hours to leave.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the funeral images “shocking”.
EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos cancelled her Belgrade visit, citing glorification incompatibility with EU accession values.

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Serbia Decries Expulsions

Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the expulsions counterproductive and warned against politicising historic grievances.
Bosnian Presidency member Zeljka Cvijanovic said the foreign minister lacks authority to expel diplomats alone.
The expulsions come weeks before Bosnia’s general elections, intensifying domestic political tension.
Serbia announced it will analyse all legal and political aspects of Bosnia’s decision.

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Bosnia Expels Diplomats

Bosnia and Herzegovina expelled two Serbian diplomats and suspended a regional accord on 8 September.
Foreign Minister Elmedin Konakovic gave Milan Dulanovic and Danko Maksimovic 48 hours to leave.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the funeral images “shocking”.
EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos cancelled her Belgrade visit, citing glorification incompatibility with EU accession values.

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