Bosnia's future should be decided by its own peoples, says Republika Srpska PM

The prime minister of Republika Srpska, one of the two entities that make up Bosnia and Herzegovina, said the country's future should be decided by its own peoples, according to a report by TASS.

The statement comes as Washington insists on the appointment of Antonio Zanardi Landi as the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a position that oversees implementation of the Dayton peace accords that ended the Bosnian war. The report said the United States is not considering any other candidates for the post.

The High Representative role has long been a point of contention in Bosnian politics, with the office holding broad powers to impose laws and remove officials, a mandate that has drawn criticism from some political leaders within the country, including in Republika Srpska.

The Republika Srpska prime minister's remarks reflect continued tension between the entity's leadership and international efforts to shape governance in Bosnia and Herzegovina, though the report did not detail further comments or a formal response from Republika Srpska's government.

The report did not specify a timeline for the High Representative appointment process or indicate how other Bosnian political actors have responded to Washington's position.