Transparency International in BiH rejects Dodik's blackmail accusations
03/07/2008
SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) -- Transparency International–Bosnia and Herzegovina (TI BiH) issued a statement Wednesday (July 2nd) rejecting accusations by certain businessmen and by Republika Srpska (RS) Prime Minister Milorad Dodik of the organisation's involvement in racketeering and the blackmailing of RS businessmen. The anti-corruption NGO demanded that entity- and national-level authorities, as well as the international community, stop tolerating such treatment of independent civil society groups.
On Tuesday, Dodik said he was aware of malpractice on the part of TI BiH and promised to protect those whom it allegedly targeted. He also urged prosecutors to actively investigate the matter. (Nezavisne Novine, Dnevni Avaz - 03/07/08; TI press release - 02/07/08)
Email to a friend
Print Version 
Destination: Balkans
Visa-free travel: the road ahead
Europe votes -- EP elections 2009
Turkey: The Promise and the Challenge
The Hague's Most Wanted
Building Kosovo
We welcome your comments on SETimes's articles.
It is our hope that you will use this forum to interact with other readers across Southeast Europe. In order to keep this experience interesting, we ask you to follow the rules outlined in the comments policy. By submitting comments, you are consenting to these rules. While SETimes.com encourages discussion on all subjects, including sensitive ones, the comments posted are solely the views of those submitting them. SETimes.com does not necessarily endorse or agree with the ideas, views, or opinions voiced in these comments. SETimes.com welcomes constructive discussion but discourages the use of copy-pasted materials, unaccompanied links and one-line slogans. This is a moderated forum. Comments deemed abusive, offensive, or those containing profanity may not be published.
SETimes's Comments Policy