Bosnia: Dodik ally wins Republika Srpska election

Bosnian Serb politician Sinisa Karan, backed by the dismissed entity president Milorad Dodik, won the snap presidential election with 50.89% of the vote, according to preliminary results from the central electoral commission, which reported nearly 93% of polling stations counted. His main opponent, Branko Blanusa, received 47.81% of the votes.

Sinisa Karan, an ally of the barred Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik, has won the snap presidential election with 50.89% of the votes, while his main opponent, Branko Blanusa, received 47.81%, according to preliminary results from the electoral commission. This election reflects a significant political shift in the region, particularly following Dodik's recent dismissal from his position.

Voters in Bosnia’s autonomous Serb Republic participated in a snap presidential election following the removal of former president Milorad Dodik, who has been barred from politics for six years. The election's outcome is pivotal in determining the region's political direction, particularly regarding its nationalist and separatist policies.

Republika Srpska, an autonomous entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina, is set to conduct a snap presidential election. This election is significant as it may influence the political landscape of the region and the relationship between Republika Srpska and the central government of Bosnia and Herzegovina.