Independence movements

Timeline: Republika Srpska

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  1. · Agreement

    Dayton Peace Agreement, 1995

    A peace agreement ending the Bosnian War established Republika Srpska as one of two entities of a single Bosnian state.

    Significance here: Created the constitutional entity whose later secessionist legislative moves are the subject of this case.

  2. · Legislation

    Republika Srpska National Assembly withdrawal decisions, 2021

    The RS National Assembly voted to withdraw the entity's participation in Bosnia's joint army, judiciary and tax administration, prompting years of constitutional conflict.

    Significance here: The most significant legislative attempt by an RS government to unilaterally reduce Bosnia's joint state institutions, triggering repeated Constitutional Court intervention.

  3. · Legal decision

    Conviction and removal of Milorad Dodik, 2025

    RS President Milorad Dodik was convicted and banned from office for defying the international High Representative, ending his presidency.

    Significance here: Removed the RS president most associated with secessionist legislative moves from office, via the Bosnian state judiciary rather than an election.

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