The United States imposed sanctions on three people from Bosnia and Herzegovina for violating the Dayton Accords

Today, Wednesday, the US Treasury Department announced the imposition of sanctions on three people from Bosnia and Herzegovina, accusing them of violating the Dayton Peace Agreement by organizing the “Republic of Srpska Day” celebration, the Serbian entity in the country, which was held on January 8. To 10. This activity is considered unconstitutional in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is why the government has appealed the decisions of the Constitutional Court to give priority to “the exclusive religious heritage, traditions and customs of the Serb people”, in violation of the obligation of non-discrimination. Srpska President Milorad Dodik, previously sanctioned by the United States, appointed an organizing committee to plan the celebrations. The three people to whom the new sanctions apply are the members of this body: Branislav Okoka, Jelena Bajek Pastinac, and Srebrenka Julic. Okoka, who worked alongside Dodik to plan strategies, was responsible for increasing attendance at the ceremonies and was cited as having worked or alleged to have worked for or on behalf of Dodik directly or indirectly. Pastinac, Secretary General of the President of Srpska, was active in promoting public attendance at the celebrations and publicly rejected warnings that it posed a danger. For her part, Julich, the current President of the People's Assembly, actively participated in the celebrations in her official capacity as a public servant after she helped adopt the calendar of events. Both are listed for responsibility for, complicity in, or participation in, directly or indirectly, a violation or act that obstructs or threatens the implementation of any agreement, framework or accountability mechanism for security, peace, cooperation or mutual recognition. Accounts related to the Balkans. “The United States is deeply concerned about continued attempts to undermine the Dayton Peace Accords and the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina, two critical institutions that have been fundamental to peace and stability in the region,” the Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Affairs said. Things. Intelligence Brian E. Nelson. US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller stressed that this activity “represents Dodik's latest effort to undermine the Dayton Peace Agreement, the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the authority of the High Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which poses a great danger to the region.” Peace and stability.”