Republika Srpska Enacts Controversial ‘Foreign Agent’ Law Amidst Widespread International Criticism
SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina — The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners and SafeJournalists Network (SJN) have voiced significant concerns following the adoption of a controversial law in the Republika Srpska entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This regulation establishes a ‘special registry’ for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including many independent media outlets, potentially labeling them as foreign agents. Critics argue that this legislation, passed by parliamentary majority on February 27, represents a retaliatory measure targeting dissenting voices against the government. The urgency with which the law was implemented follows recent charges against the entity’s president, Milorad … Read more