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Support Democracy and Human Rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina: End Foreign-Imposed Governance and Protect Civic Freedoms
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Target: Office of the High Representative, European Union, United Nations, and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Central Election Commission
Goal: We call on international and domestic authorities to respect Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sovereignty, restore democratic processes, and end the use of undemocratic foreign-imposed powers.
For nearly three decades since the Dayton Agreement, Bosnia and Herzegovina has struggled to build a functioning democracy amidst complex governance structures and foreign intervention. The recent removal of Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik, following a court decision and the use of the so-called 'Bonn Powers' by the foreign-appointed High Representative, has intensified the crisis.
These extraordinary powers, adopted in 1997, allow the High Representative to override domestic institutions, undermining the sovereignty and self-determination of the Bosnian people. Such actions have led to political paralysis, deepened ethnic divisions, and eroded trust in democratic processes. The imposition of sanctions and restrictions on political figures and their families further violates basic human rights and due process.
Despite aspirations for EU accession, Bosnia faces institutional gridlock, economic stagnation, and demographic decline. Only by restoring democratic norms, respecting sovereignty, and ending the use of undemocratic foreign-imposed mechanisms can Bosnia move towards a just and inclusive future.
Key Demands
- Immediately suspend the use of 'Bonn Powers' and other undemocratic mechanisms by the Office of the High Representative.
- Restore all democratically elected officials to their positions until due process and fair trials can be guaranteed.
- End the targeting and sanctioning of political figures and their families without transparent legal procedures.
- Initiate an inclusive, internationally monitored dialogue among all ethnic and civic groups to reform Bosnia’s governance structure.
- Support anti-corruption and economic justice initiatives to address economic stagnation and demographic decline.
- Ensure that any international involvement in Bosnia and Herzegovina upholds democratic norms, human rights, and local sovereignty.
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