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Kosovo remains without a functioning parliament seven months after elections, as Prime Minister Kurti refuses to accept a Serb minority deputy speaker, leading to US suspension of strategic dialogue. The deadlock hampers government formation and ongoing Serbia normalization talks.
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Bosnian Serb leader Dodik, known for separatist calls and pro-Russian stance, had US sanctions imposed in 2017 over destabilizing actions. These were lifted this week, with Dodik claiming victory and asserting the sanctions were unjust. The move raises regional stability concerns.
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Bosnian Serb regional elections on November 23 resulted in Sinisa Karan winning 50.89% of the vote, replacing Milorad Dodik after his removal from office. The vote, amid allegations of irregularities and regional instability, tests Dodik's influence and the region's separatist ambitions. Results are provisional, with final validation pending.
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Twenty years after the Dayton peace accords, Bosnia remains divided and politically unstable. Despite progress toward EU membership, corruption, ethnic tensions, and economic stagnation persist. Many young Bosnians, including Sola's son, have left seeking better prospects, highlighting ongoing challenges to stability and development.