OHR Press Releases
01/02/2025
High Representative Christian Schmidt prohibits implementation of Anti-Dayton conclusions adopted by the RS National Assembly
The Conclusions adopted by the Republika Srpska National Assembly during its 16th Special Session on December 24 and 25, 2024 represent an offensive attempt to create special rules for the RSNA’s conceptual and legal denial of the principles of the Dayton Peace Agreement, which is the cornerstone of Bosnia and Herzegovina's legal framework.
12/25/2024
High representative Christian Schmidt condemns attempts to politicize court proceedings and to undermine constitutional order of Bosnia and Herzegovina
"Recent and obvious attempts to politicize a court case in order to undermine the constitutional order of the State of Bosnia and Herzegovina are deeply troubling," High Representative Christian Schmidt stated.
12/02/2024
Brcko Supervisor Meets New Leaders of Brcko District; Urges Renewed Emphasis on Reforms
Principal Deputy High Representative and Brcko District Supervisor Louis Crishock held his first post-election meetings with newly elected Mayor Sinisa Milic, Assembly Speaker Damir Bulcevic and Deputy Speaker Ivo Filipovic as well as political representatives participating in the Brcko District Assembly.
12/02/2024
High Representative congratulates the BiH Armed Forces 19th anniversary
High Representative Christian Schmidt extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Ministry of Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the members of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 19th anniversary
10/17/2024
High Representative Schmidt meets President of Bulgaria Radev
High Representative Christian Schmidt met today with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev to discuss current political developments, focusing on the reforms and challenges facing Bosnia and Herzegovina on its Euro-Atlantic path.
10/10/2024
High Representative Schmidt discusses BiH’s current political affairs with Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs Lipavský
High Representative Christian Schmidt met today in Sarajevo with Jan Lipavský, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic. They had a good discussion about current political developments including Euro-Atlantic integrations of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the context of obligations undertaken by domestic political stakeholders and commitments o [...]
10/07/2024
High Representative Schmidt and PDHR/Brčko District Supervisor Crishock meet U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Western Balkans Kasanof
High Representative Christian Schmidt and PDHR/Brčko District Supervisor Louis Crishock had a very productive and constructive discussion with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Western Balkans, Alexander Kasanof, regarding the latest political developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
10/05/2024
Vote tomorrow – shape a better future for your local community
Local elections present an opportunity for you to directly influence the decisions that will affect your daily life. Whether it is about infrastructure or environmental policies, local planning or business initiatives, your vote can help shape the future of your community. Your participation contributes to progress, stability, and a brighter tomorr [...]
10/05/2024
Message by Brčko District Supervisor Crishock: Many reasons to exercise your right to vote on 6 October
The right to vote is among the most fundamental of democratic rights and I urge you to exercise that right in the local elections on 6 October. There are countless reasons to cast your vote. Your participation ensures that your priorities become your government’s priorities. The more people who vote, the stronger and more reliable the entire elect [...]
09/17/2024
OHR and UN Mission to BiH jointly mark the anniversary of the tragic death of their colleagues at Prokoško Lake
Commemorating the 27th anniversary of the tragic deaths of twelve colleagues, Peter Backes, Livio Beccaccio, Andrzej Buler, David Kriskovich, Leah Melnick, Charles Morpeth, William Nesbitt, Marvin Padgett, Thomas Reinhardt, Jurgen Schauf, Georg Stiebler, and Ambassador Gerd Wagner, Principal Deputy High Representative Louis Crishock said: “With pro [...]