Nationalists top Bosnia-Herzegovina's divisive election

Nationalist candidates have secured leading positions in Bosnia-Herzegovina's recent election, set to dominate the country's three-member presidency. Zeljka Cvijanovic, a candidate representing the Serb ethnic group, has taken the lead for the Serb seat. Her campaign received support from Milorad Dodik, a Serb secessionist leader who was disqualified from the contest.

The election results reflect a continuation of ethnic-based political divisions within the nation. The presidency is structured to include representatives from the three major ethnic groups, and the current outcome suggests that nationalist factions will maintain their influence over the state's leadership.