Bosnian election watchdog fines candidate Vlado Sladoje for hate speech and glorification of war criminal

Sladoje was penalized for hate speech and glorifying a convicted war criminal on Facebook during his election campaign. He referred to Kalinovik as "Mladicevo" in a post and wore a military uniform, which caused public outrage.

"This is one of the highest sanctions we have imposed, as invoking wartime events and glorifying war criminals carries particular gravity," said CIK chairwoman Irena Hadziabdic.

In one post, Sladoje expressed support for Ratko Mladic, calling Kalinovik "Mladicevo," in reference to Mladic, who was born in the town. "Mobilization in progress, response excellent. 450 strong, second position, onward. For the honorable cross and freedom of Kalinovik. Mladicevo," Sladoje wrote in the controversial post.