Bosnian Serbs will shut down government over genocide denial law

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By Euronews with AP, AFP  •  Updated: 27/07/2021 – 14:51

Bosnian Serb politicians have said they will boycott the country’s institutions in protest at the United Nations high representative’s decision to ban genocide denial.

The move to block decision-making comes after Valentin Inzko imposed a number of changes to the country’s criminal code last week.

Prison sentences of up to five years will be handed out in Bosnia for genocide denial and the glorification of war criminals.

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