OHR Press Releases
04/29/2022
High Representative Schmidt paid respect to Jasenovac victims at Donja Gradina memorial site
High Representative Schmidt paid respect to Jasenovac victims at Donja Gradina memorial site
04/13/2022
High Representative visits Brčko District
High Representative Christian Schmidt paid a visit to Brčko District on Wednesday. Together with Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Michael Scanlan, he met with the government, the law enforcement and anti-corruption bodies, representatives of Brčko's business community and visited the Brcko Port.
04/12/2022
Statement of the High Representative Christian Schmidt
Today, as High Representative, I have issued an order suspending application of the Republika Srpska Law on Immovable Property Used for the Functioning of Authorities.
04/11/2022
Statement of High Representative Christian Schmidt following UK sanctions against individuals in BiH
United Kingdom sanctioning Milorad Dodik and Zeljka Cvijanovic for their undermining of the legitimacy and functionality of Bosnia and Herzegovina is reasonable considering the failure of these two politicians to meet requirements of responsible politics, and a result of Mr. Dodik’s and Ms. Cvijanovic’s repeated violations of State Constitution and [...]
04/07/2022
High Representative states: The Republika Srpska Law on Immovable Property is null and void
The RS Law on Immovable Property Used for Functioning of Public Authority is unconstitutional, against Constitutional Court decisions, and is therefore anti-Dayton. It also goes against the Temporary Prohibition of Disposal of State Property.
04/07/2022
Statement by the High Representative regarding the RS Law on Immovable Property Used for the Functioning of Public Authority
The issue of state property apportionment remains unresolved in 2022 despite repeated calls of the International Community and the efforts invested by the partners of Bosnia and Herzegovina to help resolve this long-standing issue by having a state-level legislation.
04/05/2022
High Representative Schmidt remembers Olga Sučić and Suada Dilberović
HR Christian Schmidt, together with Nora Trifkovic, daughter of Olga Sučić, laid flowers today at the memorial plaque dedicated to the first two victims of the war in Sarajevo, Olga Sučić and Suada Dilberović
04/05/2022
Brčko authorities’ priority must be Brčko District
Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Michael Scanlan attended a presentation of mine clearance activities in Brčko on the occasion of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.
04/01/2022
High Representative welcomes decision to use BiH Armed Forces in putting out wildfires
The High Representative Christian Schmidt welcomes the decision of the BiH Presidency to use helicopters of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina to fight wildfires.
03/24/2022
A safe and secure environment allows Brčko to focus fully on reforms
Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Michael Scanlan, together with the EUFOR Commander, Major General Anton Vessely, met on Wednesday with the District leadership and the Chief of Brčko Police.