Bakir Izetbegović, leader of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s main opposition party, the Party of Democratic Action (SDA), has alarmed the public by claiming that “something dangerous” will occur in Banja Luka in the coming days, without providing specific details.
In an interview with TV Federacija BiH (FTV), Izetbegović criticized current Bosniak leaders for failing to control the situation in the country, directly naming Presidency Chair Denis Bećirović and Foreign Minister Elmedin Konaković.
“We have the illusion that Konaković and Bećirović are controlling the processes. In reality, events catch them by surprise, as will happen again in Banja Luka in the coming days. I will not say what,” Izetbegović stated.
He indicated that the upcoming developments are related to a new “concession to Milorad Dodik,” allegedly involving international actors, and described the situation as potentially dangerous. “Of course it is dangerous, but I will not say what it is. The authorities do not even know it will happen,” he added.
Konaković responded immediately, saying Izetbegović is unsettling the public and warning that if he knows of a potential threat and refuses to disclose it, he could face criminal responsibility.
Slaven Kovačević, advisor to Presidency member Željko Komšić and a candidate for his successor in the October elections, also weighed in, telling BHT 1 that he is aware of the situation and that “anything could happen.”
Izetbegović’s warning comes amid ongoing political tensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the country preparing for the October elections and international actors continuing to play a significant role in domestic political processes.
