"Such actions must make way to tolerant dialogue with the civil society to achieve as soon as possible the much needed reforms that are key for the development of the country and progress in its effort to join the EU and NATO."

Thousands have taken to the streets in the city of Tuzla on Wednesday. Protests have since spread across the entire Bosnia-Herzegovina, where unemployment has reached 44%, to protest against the government's failure to tackle the situation. The protests have turned violent and 150 people have been injured.

Moreover, massive damage has incurred as fire was set to government buildings