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The US imposes sanctions on a prime minister in the Balkans: He has undermined democratic institutions for personal gain

2022-10-03 17:19:15Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
The US imposes sanctions on a prime minister in the Balkans: He has undermined
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The prime minister of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Fadil Novallic, and Slobodan Stanovic, a businessman linked to Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik, are the latest individuals the United States has sanctioned.

On October 3, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Department of the Treasury said that these two people were sanctioned for undermining democratic institutions "for personal gain and to reward their patronage networks".

"We will continue to target individuals who destabilize the region, as well as their supporters, and hold them accountable," said Treasury Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Brian E. Nelson.

According to the announcement of the US Department of the Treasury, Prime Minister Fadil Novallic misused pensioners' data for the benefit of his party, violating the laws of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The US imposes sanctions on a prime minister in the Balkans: He has undermined
The Prime Minister of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Fadil Novallic

"A week before the 2018 elections, Novallic used pensioners' data, which he had obtained through his official position, and sent them letters with a list of his achievements promising pension increases. This action violates the laws of Bosnia and Herzegovina and reflects his deliberate actions to use his political position for personal or party gain, undermining the democratic processes or institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina," the US said.

Meanwhile, businessman Slobodan Stankovic, one of the richest men in Bosnia and owner of an engineering firm, Integral, in Republika Srpska, according to the US, is linked to corruption in the construction sector, as his company has acquired some of largest projects in Republika Srpska.

"Most large construction projects are often awarded to Stanković without open and fair competition. Most of his wealth comes from public money," the US said.

Stankovic is also the former owner of Alternativa television, which is subject to US sanctions. This media is under the personal control of the member of Bosnia's tripartite presidency, Milorad Dodik.

Dodik is also among the persons sanctioned by the US. It was first sanctioned in 2017 and then in December 2021.

Washington said all assets of the individuals sanctioned on Oct. 3 will be frozen, and U.S. individuals will also be barred from doing business with them.

The United States has so far sanctioned dozens of people in Bosnia and on September 26 imposed sanctions on the State Prosecutor, Diana Kajmakovic./REL


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