Party of Democratic Action

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The Party of Democratic Action (Bosnian: Stranka demokratske akcije, SDA) is a Bosniak nationalist and conservative political party in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Founded in 1990 during the collapse of Yugoslavia, it quickly emerged as the principal political representative of Bosniaks and has remained one of the country’s most influential political parties. The SDA played a central role during the Bosnian War of Independence (1992–1995), leading the government following Bosnia and Herzegovina’s declaration of independence. Under the leadership of its founder, Alija Izetbegović, the party coordinated political and military efforts, including the establishment of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was also deeply involved in diplomatic initiatives that culminated in the Dayton Agreement, which ended the genocide and war. The party has traditionally been one of the dominant political forces among Bosniak voters and has participated in governments at the state level for much...

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