14.09.2005

OHR’s Statement at the International Agencies’ Joint Press Conference in Mostar

The trial of Boban Simsic in the BiH War Crimes Chamber of the BiH Court started this morning, at 9 am on September 14, 2005. This is the first war crimes case to be tried in the BiH War Crimes Chamber. The OHR welcomes it as a further step forward towards ensuring that those who committed war crimes in this country will be prosecuted justly and [...]
13.09.2005

Transcript of the International Agencies’ Joint Press Conference

The RSNA is meeting today to vote on the agreement on police reform. Time has all but run out. If today delegates fail to vote in favour of an agreement on police reform that meets the EU's three principles the chances of BiH signing a Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU by the end of the year will have disappeared.
07.09.2005

OHR’s Statement at the International Agencies’ Joint Press Conference in Mostar

OHR welcomes the fact that the Federation House of Representatives has unanimously endorsed one of the outstanding reforms needed to make BiH ready for participation in PfP and membership of NATO. We are hopeful that the Federation House of Peoples will today endorse the House of Represesentatives' position and we understand that the Council of Mi [...]
30.08.2005

Transcript of the International Agencies’ Joint Press Conference

Saturday’s record drugs seizure by Herzegovina-Neretva Canton Police highlights the growing problem of narcotics smuggling and production in BiH. The authorities can no longer ignore this problem, which needs to be tackled with the full force of the Law. It is therefore a matter of serious concern that the Council of Ministers has yet to ensure t [...]
24.08.2005

OHR’s Statement at the International Agencies’ Joint Press Conference in Mostar

The Principal Deputy High Representative, Larry Butler, will pay a two-day visit to Herzegovina on Thursday 25 August and Friday 26 August. Ambassador Butler will be briefed by Cantonal and Municipal officials on steps that have been launched with a view to improving the quality of administration in the region and improving the business environment [...]