Bosnia's powerful peace envoy quits, with questions over role's future
Christian Schmidt had been in the role since 2021, and departs after appearing to lose the backing of the United States.
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"has taken the personal decision to conclude his service to the implementation of peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina"
— Christian Schmidt , Executive
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Christian Schmidt has served as the international high representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2021.
A Bosnian Serb politician and leader known for his separatist stance.
Paddy Ashdown served as the high representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2002 to 2006.
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Christian Schmidt had been in the role since 2021, and departs after appearing to lose the backing of the United States.
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