Bosnia's Serbs Set Vote That Risks Plunging Country Into Chaos.

The article discusses a recent decision by lawmakers in the Serb-run region of Bosnia-Herzegovina to hold a referendum challenging central authorities' actions against Milorad Dodik, the leader of Republika Srpska. This referendum, scheduled for October 25, will ask voters if they accept the decisions made by Christian Schmidt, the High Representative overseeing the implementation of the Dayton accords, which ended the Bosnian War. The situation reflects ongoing tensions between Dodik, who has sought greater autonomy for Republika Srpska, and the central government in Sarajevo, raising concerns about the potential for further ethnic conflict and secessionist movements. Despite facing sanctions from the US and UK for his actions, Dodik remains defiant and seeks support from international allies. [Extracted from the article]