In a recent statement, the Vice President of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH), Igor Stojanovic, accused the SDA party of being willing to give up 78% of the territory of BiH to establish an Islamic Republic on just 22% of the land. Stojanovic expressed disbelief at this stance, questioning the patriotism of SDA leaders and their motives.
He went on to explain that the rhetoric around “Bosniak territory” and the emphasis on specific ethnic regions only serves to fuel division within the country, playing into the policies of other parties aimed at fragmenting BiH further.
Stojanovic’s remarks generated strong reactions, with actor Emir Hadzihafizbegovic from SDA calling him a “rotten degenerate.” SDA, on the other hand, denied ever endorsing the concept of “Bosniak territory” and accused their political opponents of misrepresenting their statements.
Overall, the debate highlights the ongoing political tensions in BiH and the complexities of maintaining a multi-ethnic state without succumbing to divisive narratives.