PATRIA'S REPORT CONFIRMED: Cikotić Warned EUFOR of Security Threats on January 9th from Groups from RS, Serbia, and Russia

SARAJevo, (Patria) - The Minister of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Selmo Cikotić, sent a letter to the Commander of EUFOR in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Major General Anton Wessely, due to security threats related to the marking of January 9th in the area of East Sarajevo.

Minister Cikotić informed Commander Wessely that available information from intelligence and security structures indicates the possible presence of several radical and extremist groups from RS, Serbia, and Russia in the area of the Republika Srpska entity.

He also reminded of the reactions of veteran associations in the Sarajevo Canton, who consider this event unacceptable, given that the Constitutional Court of BiH declared the marking of this date unconstitutional, the Ministry of Security of BiH announced.

Considering the possible threats to peace and security in Bosnia and Herzegovina that this event may cause, Minister Cikotić expressed his expectation that EUFOR, in accordance with its mandate and authorities, will take adequate measures to ensure the legal and constitutional functioning of all institutions, as well as peace and security in Bosnia and Herzegovina.