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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

Bosnia and Herzegovina left vulnerable by policy clash with US, representative says

Christian Schmidt
Schmidt warned about the fragility of Bosnia and Herzegovina at a UN security council meeting on Tuesday. Photograph: Antonio Bronić/Reuters

The UN high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina has warned about the possible destruction of the multi-ethnic state after he was forced to resign in a policy clash with the US, seemingly complicated by the commercial interests of a firm linked to Donald Trump Jr that is seeking to make investments in the region.

The German Christian Democrat politician Christian Schmidt spoke at a scheduled meeting with the UN security council in New York on Tuesday, where he warned about the fragility of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He has made clear he believes his post should be maintained, saying he will stay on until his successor is appointed.

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