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Dodik declared Bosnia ‘dead’. Irrelevant rhetoric or serious threat?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Bosnian Serb leader's controversial comments ahead of Bosnia and Herzegovina's high-stakes elections.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:21:20 UTC.

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