Nationalists top Bosnia-Herzegovina's divisive election

DW4 October 2026, 22:55 UTCBosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia-Herzegovina's three-member presidency is set to be dominated by nationalists from the three major ethnic groups, including Zeljka Cvijanovic, backed by disqualified Serb secessionist leader Milorad Dodik.

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