Bosnia expels Serbian diplomats over Mladic funeral honors

Bosnia expelled two Serbian diplomats and withdrew from a regional declaration after Ratko Mladic's funeral was held with military honors, escalating tensions over the convicted war criminal's legacy.

8 Sept, 13:39 — 8 Sept, 14:16

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Bosnia-Serbia relations have long been strained by ethnic divisions and Republika Srpska’s push for greater autonomy, making diplomatic expulsions a significant escalation. The withdrawal from a regional declaration suggests broader geopolitical realignment that could impact Western Balkans stability and EU integration pathways. Readers should monitor whether this triggers retaliatory measures or shifts regional security dynamics.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina officially expelled two Serbian embassy officials.
Foreign Minister Elmedin Konaković announced the diplomatic measures on Tuesday.
Sarajevo simultaneously withdrew its participation from a regional declaration.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina expelled exactly two Serbian embassy officials.

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Foreign Minister Elmedin Konaković publicly announced the expulsion decision.

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Bosnia withdrew from a regional declaration following the expulsions.

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DWHigh25m ago

Bosnia: The long shadow cast by Ratko Mladic's coffin

Ratko Mladic's funeral in Belgrade, which was attended by Serbian and Bosnian Serb leaders, has triggered emotional responses across the region and is likely to impact Bosnia's upcoming election.

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n1-serbia1h ago

Bosnia expels Serbian embassy officials and withdraws from regional declaration

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elmedin Konakovic, announced on Tuesday that he has made the decision to declare two officials o

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n1-bih1h ago

Bosnia expels Serbian embassy officials and withdraws from regional declaration

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elmedin Konakovic, announced on Tuesday that he has made the decision to declare two officials o

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Βοσνία: Απέλαση δύο Σέρβων διπλωματών λόγω της κηδείας με στρατιωτικές τιμές του Ράτκο Μλάντιτς

DW8 Sept, 14:16

Bosnia: The long shadow cast by Ratko Mladic's coffin

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Bosnia expels Serbian diplomats over Mladic funeral honors

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Bosnia: The long shadow cast by Ratko Mladic's coffin

Bosnia expels Serbian embassy officials and withdraws from regional declaration

Bosnia expels Serbian embassy officials and withdraws from regional declaration

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Bosnia expels Serbian embassy officials and withdraws from regional declaration

Bosnia expels Serbian embassy officials and withdraws from regional declaration

Dėl dalyvavimo Mladičiaus laidotuvėse Bosnija išsiuntė du Serbijos diplomatus

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Βοσνία: Απέλαση δύο Σέρβων διπλωματών λόγω της κηδείας με στρατιωτικές τιμές του Ράτκο Μλάντιτς

Bosnia: The long shadow cast by Ratko Mladic's coffin

Βοσνία: Απελαύνει δύο Σέρβους διπλωμάτες μετά την κηδεία Μλάντιτς με στρατιωτικές τιμές

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