Serb separatist Dodik declares victory in Bosnia vote as ethnic tensions and EU hopes collide

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Milorad Dodik has declared victory for his party in Bosnia's election, which was influenced by economic pressures, EU membership prospects, and ethnic tensions…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:58:11 UTC.

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