Bosnian Minister Calls Eastern Sarajevo 'Bulwark of RS', Demands Halt to Construction

Bosnian Minister Staša Košarac (SNSD) sparked controversy by labeling Eastern Sarajevo a 'bulwark of the Republika Srpska' and calling for a halt to construction to preserve the 'demographic picture'. The statement escalates ethnic rhetoric in Bosnia's fragile political landscape, potentially inflaming inter-entity tensions. The practical impact is unclear, as the minister lacks direct authority over local construction permits.