12.11.1999

Srpsko Gorazde

Sarajevo, 12 November 1999 Today, the Local Return and Reconstruction Task Force (RRTF) for the Gorazde area met to discuss the problems related to return to Srpsko Gorazde. The OHR and the UNHCR as the RRTF co-chairs have asked the authorities of Srpsko Gorazde to initiate the immediate resumption of reconstruction projects in Srpsko Gorazde.
10.11.1999

Draft Law on the State Border Service

Sarajevo, 10 November 1999 In the continuation of the 61st BiH Presidency session, held on November 9, 1999, Chair of the Presidency Ante Jelavic and Member of the Presidency Zivko Radisic once again declined to forward the Draft Law on the State Border Service to the Parliament. The OHR regrets the actions of Mr Jelavic and Mr Radisic and holds th [...]
04.11.1999

Mayors from RS and HNC Meet for the First Time

Mostar, 4 November 1999 A regional meeting of Mayors from both Eastern Herzegovina (RS) and Herzegovina-Neretva Canton took place today is the first event of its kind. The Mayors from Berkovici, Bileca, Ljubinje, Nevesinje, and Trebinje in the RS and the Mayors of Jablanica and Konjic, as well as the Deputy Mayor of Mostar in the Federation, met to [...]
04.11.1999

Visit of the High Representative to Zagreb

Sarajevo, 4 November 1999 The High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Wolfgang Petritsch, held meetings yesterday with Government and Opposition leaders in Zagreb. As a signatory nation to the Dayton Peace Agreement, Croatia has obligations to play a constructive role in its full implementation.
03.11.1999

Property Legislation Implementation

Mostar, 3 November 1999 You will be aware that on 27 October 1999, the High Representative issued a number of decisions in respect of both the Federation and Republika Srspka Property Laws, and that these decisions provide the authorities with detailed instructions on how to implement the laws. The High Representatives Decisions are a key element i [...]
02.11.1999

High Representative Meets Izetbegovic

Sarajevo, 2 November 1999 The High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch, today met Member of Presidency Alija Izetbegovic to discuss property law implementation. After the meeting, he stated the following: "I told Mr Izetbegovic about the need for unconditional support for the implementation of the amended housing and property laws.
01.11.1999

High Representative’s Decision on trafficking and deportation

Sarajevo, 1 November 1999 On Friday, 29 October, the High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch, issued a decision ensuring the appropriate treatment of persons who are threatened with deportation, particularly those who are victims of trafficking. This decision, effective immediately, has been necessary because the BiH House of Representatives has tw [...]