# Political tensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/political-tensions-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina
> Updated: 2026-10-28T13:44:12.000Z. Sources: 31. Developments: 3.

Acting High Representative Louis Crishock submitted his 70th report to the UN Security Council, covering the period from April 16 to October 15, 2026. The report warns that institutional obstructions and inflammatory rhetoric, primarily from Republika Srpska authorities, are fostering a scenario of “de facto separation” from the state. Specific concerns include the withholding of quorums in the House of Peoples to block legislative activities, delays in appointments, and difficulties securing funding for state institutions. The report also notes the continued refusal by Republika Srpska authorities to follow binding decisions from the Constitutional Court regarding state property.

Milorad Dodik, president of the SNSD, denounced the report as containing “inaccurate information and arbitrary qualifications,” characterizing the Office of the High Representative (OHR) as an “instrument of a foreign protectorate” that undermines sovereignty. Dodik and other leaders, including Željka Cvijanović, criticized the document as manipulative and a continuation of a one-sided political agenda. Dodik called on the UN Security Council to annul decisions made by previous High Representatives, such as Christian Schmidt and Valentin Inzko, asserting they lack democratic legitimacy.

In a separate development, the National Assembly of Republika Srpska and the Prijedor City Administration reported receiving electronic threats from an individual claiming membership in ‘jihad in BiH’. The message called for the establishment of an ‘Islamic Republic’ and the ‘liquidation of all baptized people’. While authorities noted the sender might be mentally unstable, officials emphasized the need for vigilance against terrorism. Concurrently, the Government of Republika Srpska submitted its own report to the UN Security Council, asserting commitment to the Dayton Peace Agreement while criticizing the OHR for undermining constitutional order.

## Claims

- An electronic threat was sent to the National Assembly of Republika Srpska. (reported by 4 sources)
- The Government of Republika Srpska submitted a report to the UN Security Council. (reported by 3 sources)
- The threat calls for the establishment of an Islamic Republic and the collection of weapons and funds. (reported by 2 sources)
- Nenad Stevandić stated that the entity must remain vigilant following the threat. (reported by 2 sources)
- The RS report claims the OHR distorts the actual situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. (reported by 2 sources)
- The RS government asserts its commitment to the Dayton Peace Agreement. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Prijedor and RS National Assembly receive jihadist threats

The National Assembly of Republika Srpska received a jihadist threat calling for the liquidation of Christians. Meanwhile, RS authorities submitted a report to the UN Security Council criticizing the OHR.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/threatening-message-sent-to-national-assembly-of-republika-srpska

### 2026-10-27: Milorad Dodik criticizes OHR report to UN Security Council

Milorad Dodik has rejected an OHR report sent to the UN Security Council, calling it a biased political tool that undermines the sovereignty and democratic legitimacy of Republika Srpska.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milorad-dodik-criticizes-ohr-report-to-un-security-council

### 2026-10-26: OHR Report warns of de facto separation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The OHR's 70th report warns that institutional obstructions in Republika Srpska are driving a de facto separation from Bosnia and Herzegovina, prompting sharp denials from local leaders.

24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milorad-dodik-proposes-ban-on-new-gambling-facilities-in-republika-srpska

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