Latest radio news broadcast at 12.00 on 30 June
RADIO HERCEG-BOSNA (12,00 hrs) | BH Radio 1 (12,00 hrs) | RTRS (12,00 hrs) |
| Guide for Families of Missing | Restoration of facilities in Prijedor |
| Verdict to Oric today | RS Govt cancels Coll. Agreement |
| Project in Srebrenica | Bin Laden’s message |
TV news broadcast on 29 June
RADIO HERCEG-BOSNA (18,00 hrs) | TV PINK (18,00 hrs) | BHT 1 (19,00 hrs) |
| PACE adopts resolution on BIH | Major robbery in |
| Tadic visits BIH | CoE adopts Resolution on BiH |
| BIH PA delegates on defence law | Serbian President Tadic in |
| RS Government in session | HR Schwarz-Schilling in Potocari |
NTV Hayat (19,00 hrs) | FTV (19,30 hrs) | RTRS (19,30 hrs) |
PACE Resolution passed | CoE adopts Resolution on BiH | Storm hit Western RS |
RS opposes PACE Resolution | RS reactions on CoE Resolution | Armed robbery in |
Serbian President in visit to SA | HR Schwarz-Schilling in Potocari | PACE adopts Resolution |
Tadic meets Terzic | Serbian President Tadic in | Tadic visits BIH |
Oslobodjenje | [PACE resolution] To abolish entity voting immediately – new Constitution by 2010 |
Dnevni Avaz | [PACE resolution] European NO to entity voting |
Dnevni List | Tadic supports current borders |
Vecernji List | B. Posavina region within BiH (Marko Tadic) |
Slobodna Dalmacija | |
Nezavisne Novine | Interest of |
Glas Srpske | |
EuroBlic | New threat to survival of RS’ |
Vecernje novosti | Serbian related |
PACE Resolution and reactions | |
PACE passes resolution on BiH: urges new Constitution by 2010, abolishing entity vote, defining VNI, focus on citizens – Serb MPs strongly object it, Bosniak deem BiH is obligated to implement it
| FTV by Zeljko Tica – The Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe [PACE] in |
PACE delegates: Serbs boycott reforms, BiH’s current structure not suitable for EU
| Dnevni Avaz cover splash, pg 3 ‘European NO to entity voting’ by Sead Numanovic, |
Co-Creator of the PACE resolution Sasi: | Dnevni Avaz pg 2 ‘ |
RS President Cavic: DPA brought us peace
| RTRS – Talking about the Resolution on BiH adopted by the CoE Parliamentary Assembly’s resolution, the RS President Dragan Cavic informed Directors of Directorate for Eastern Europe and Balkans at French Ministry of Foreign Affairs that the Resolution is full of bad affects: “DPA has brought us the peace and the changes can only be reached in BIH and France strongly supports Euro-Atlantic integrations of BIH and it will support every agreement reached in BIH but also will oppose any agreement imposed from outside of BIH” said Cavic. Nezavisne Novine pg 2 ‘Resolution has divided political parties in BiH’ by N.N. –Cavicnoted “those living in illusion to break Dayton foundation – entities’ order – is making a fatal mistake…This Resolution is in the interest of disintegration rather than integration of BiH.” Glas Srpske pg 2 ‘Destruction of Dayton is not realistic’ by |
PACE Resolution: RS PM says document could be fatal for BiH future; BiH HoR Deputy Speaker: This is most destructive doc for BiH
| RTRS – The RS Prime Minister Milorad Dodik warned that the Resolution adopted by Parliamentary Assembly of the CoE represents an document which could be fatal for BiH‘s future. “If organisation of BIH based on DPA is abolished than the RS is entitled to a decision on whether to stay inside BiH or to go out of it. This seems to be inevitable in the future,” added Dodik. Deputy Speaker of BiH House of Representatives Nikola Spiric stated the situation would be much worse in case EU Parliament discusses this document. “This is the most destructive document for BIH; those who proposed it seem to me to be torch bearers standing at the gas station. This should be regarded by RS politicians as an attempt to pressurize them because of the forthcoming reforms” added Spiric. According to |
BiH delegation members at PACE Milojevic and Gligoric explain Resolution has no binding role
| Glas Srpske cover pg splash ‘Dayton foundations undermined’ inset ‘Advisory role’ by – Goran Milojevic and Tihomir Gligoric, members of BiH delegation at CoE,have explained that all documents enacted by Parliamentary Assembly of CoE are not legally binding and have mainly advisory. However, according to them, Resolution may serve for daily political purposes to those forces pledging for abolition of DPA and RS. EuroBlic cover pg splash and pgs RS2-RS3 ‘New threat to survival of RS’ by Mirna Soja also carries. |
Serbian officials strongly criticise resolution, not it is only recommendation
| Vecernje Novosti pg 3 ‘They do not have the strength’ by D. R., ‘Enough of concessions’ by P. V. and ‘Destroying’ by M. Z. R. – carry reactions of Dragoljub Micunovic (Chair of Political Council of Serbian Democratic Party), Dragoljub Kojcic (Chair of Political Council of |
Serbian’ Dacic:
| Glas Srpske cover pg splash ‘Dayton foundations undermined’ inset ‘Serbia must react’ – Ivica Dacic, member of Serbian delegation at CoE Thursday gave a phone statement o daily, saying that PACE Resolution demands revision of Dayton, noting that Serbia, as a guarantee of DPA, must most strongly react on this Resolution. On Document, he notes: “The nature of documents is such that it will not cause legal consequences, but it may cause political consequences. Text of Resolution si completely unacceptable for Serbs in BiH, and mostly for Croats.” |
PACE Resolution: Bosniak officials welcome the Resolution as friendly gesture;
| BHT1- “I think that the Resolution [adopted by the |
Leader of the BiH delegation to PACE Jahic: Resolution is not against anyone
| Dnevni Avaz pg 2 ‘Not any provision is against anyone’ by S.N. – Leader of the BiH delegation to PACE Elmir Jahic told DA that the PACE resolution is obligatory for BiH: “BiH put enormous efforts to become member of this team. Now when we are part of it, we obliged to respect decisions of this organ… Not any provision is against anyone. It helps BiH to be built as modern and European state.” |
PACE Resolution: Bosniak Avdic says it is a base for the new Constitution
| Hayat- In a phone statement member of BiH delegation, Sead Avdic said that the Resolution adopted by the CoE Parliamentary Assembly is the most important signed document after the |
SDU’s Durakovic:
| Dnevni Avaz pg 2 ‘Europe also comprehended current constitutional solutions are outdated’ by H.Orahovac – SDU’s Nijaz Durakovic stated that PACE resolution is the best satisfaction for all that opposed constitutional changes, adding: “It is good that Europe also comprehended current constitutional solutions, following which decisions in BiH House of Representatives are being adopted, are outdated.” |
SBiH’s Halilovic: SBiH does not want to collect political points and stress we were ones who stood up for these stances | Dnevni Avaz pg 2 ‘Strong impulse for forces that are fighting for state of BiH’ by E.Sarac – Commenting PACE resolution SbiH Vice President Safet Halilovic told daily: “SbiH does not want to collect political points and stress the fact that we were the ones who stood for these stances in time when we were marked as ‘opponents of the reform’, but to underline once more that efforts on bringing new constitution should be intensified.” |
PACE Resolution: HDZ see resolution as direction to be followed
| RTRS- HDZ believes the Resolution passed by the CoE Parliamentary Assembly is the correction of DPA but fears that it could bring Croats in BH in the position of the minority. Croats consider two-entity organisation of BIH as unacceptable. BHT1- “This Resolution… is a road sign what we should do in the future, in order to arrange things in our country in a better way, and as close to EU standards as possible”, concluded HDZ representative Velimir Jukic. Dnevni Avaz pg 4 ‘We were the first ones stressing we cannot enter EU with this Constitution’ by Srna – HDZ spokesperson Miso Relota commented that PACE resolution represents “correction of Dayton Agreement”, warning that there is a realistic threat for Croats to be reduced to the level of national minority. He reminded that HDZ was the first party stressing we cannot enter EU with this Constitution. EuroBlic pg RS3 ‘Survey: how are politicians commenting on the Resolution of the Council of Europe’ not signed – also carries Relota. |
BH Amb. To CoE Maric: Resolution would be separately discussed after October elections
| Nezavisne Novine pg 2 ‘New Constitution until 2010’ by P.Klincov – Daily carries statement of Borislav Maric, BiH Ambassador to CoE saying he could not predict what consequences the adopted Resolution may cause, adding Resolution would be separately discussed after October elections. Nezavisne Novine pg 2 ‘New Constitution until 2010’ inset ‘Resolution’ – according to daily, Resolution strongly condemned recent statements from RS authorities demanding right to referendum secession, as we as refusal of Serb representative to take part in work of Police Reform Directorate. |
RTRS comment on PACE resolution: All that is seen as malicious by Serb MPs is welcomed by Bosniaks
| RTRS by Nada Arlov – RTRS report stresses that Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe [PACE] passed the Resolution despite strong opposition of Serb delegates of the BIH delegation and members of Serbian Delegation. Arlov notes that although the resolutions is not mandatory but presents only a political recommendation, the Resolution helps out those forces who have been trying to bring the talks ont eh constitutional changes to the very beginning. “I called on the delegates not to vote for the Resolution because of all the facts, inaccurate and arbitrary constructions, contradictions, and malicious intention. Apparently this is the abolition of |
Osl op-ed:
| Oslobodjenje op-ed pg 9 ‘Wartime philosophy’ by Aldijana Omeragic – Referring to the adoption of PACE Resolution, Omeragic notes the opposing of Serb delegates is understandable if one knows the Resolution demands abolishment of entity voting immediately after the October elections are held. RS political representatives Dragan Cavic, Milorad Dodik and Mladen Ivanic received a clear message from |
GS op-ed views Resolution as “gallows” for Serb necks | Glas Srpske pg 2 ‘Rope without a neck’ by Boro Maric – The author notes that the battle field for the re-structuring of BiH took place in Strasbourg Thursday, saying proposed Resolution equates with the document of the same title Rijaset Islamic Religious Community adopted at the end of March this year. The headlines was taken from the following context: “Judging by reactions by RS officials, it is evident thatrope at “gallows” intended for DPA will conditionally said lose Serb neck.” |
Serbian President visits BiH | |
Serbian president Tadic visits
| BHT1 by Lejla Zvizdic – Serbian President Boris Tadic stated during his one-day visit to |
Schwarz-Schilling meets RS President Tadic:
| Oslobodjenje pg 3 ‘Serbia would not interfere in BiH police reform’ by M.K.S. – Late on Thursday evening, Serbian President Boris Tadic met the High Representative Christian Schwarz-Schilling, after which only HR addressed the journalist and said that Tadic persuaded him that Serbia would not interfere in police reform in BiH: “Tadic said that he will try to increase cooperation with BiH, and not only one of its parts and he promised, very persuadably that Serbia will not be part of the problem in police reform in BiH.” Tadic informed HR that media writings on his alleged statements on new division between |
Tadic meets CoM Chair Terzic: improvement of economic cooperation priority | Hayat- Serbian President, Boris Tadic, met with the BiH Council of Ministers Chair, Adnan Terzic, as well as BiH Parliament representatives. They discussed economic issues, ways of improving economic cooperation, joint interests in terms of the EU, etc. Tadic also paid a visit to the Serbian Embassy to BiH. FTV- also reported. |
Dani: DA writing serves the purpose of launching the Silajdzic’s campaign
| Dani ‘Pure Avaz-ism’ op-ed by Vildana Selimbegovic – Author slams ‘Dnevni Avaz’ for “obvious support” it gives to SBiH and its leader Haris Silajdzic, stressing that all its writings [such as “fabrication” DA published on June 28 claiming that Serbian and Croatian Presidents Boris Tadic and Stjepan Mesic respectively were discussing division of BiH] serves the purpose of “launching of Silajdzic’s pre-election campaign”. |
SB: Trough Avaz, SBiH leader Silajdzic desires for dictatorships in neighbouring countries in order to get an alibi for his own despotism
| Slobodna Bosna pgs 4-5 ‘Who had set quarrel among us again’ op-ed by Editor in Chief, Senad Avdic – Condemning daily [Dnevni Avaz] which alleged that Serbian President Boris Tadic and Croatian President Stjepan Mesic were discussing division of BiH, editorial reads: “Daily that placed such lie is totally insignificant, political ambient that gave birth to such lie with potentially dangerous consequences is only that matters.” Pointing at SbiH leader Haris Silajdzic, and implying his good relations with Avaz, Avdic slams “politicians that do not understand Bosnian processes… desiring for dictatorships and absolutism in both |
Other political issues | |
HR Schwarz-Schilling visits Srebrenica: Srebrenica is one country’s priorities
| FTV by Salih Brkic – On Thursday, the HR Christian Schwarz-Schilling visited Memorial Centre Potocari paying respects to Srebrenica victims. He also held meetings with the representatives of various associations of Srebrenica victims, municipal, entity and state authorities, and representatives of Memorial Centre Potocari Foundation. They agreed to create an action plan of reconstruction of Srebrenica, which should be fully implemented by the end of 2010. “Srebrenica is, and it should be, one of this country’s top priorities. Having that in mind, it is of a great importance to take special measures so that Srebrenica has a special treatment in order to solve further problems”, stated HR. Srebrenica Municipal Head Abdurahman Malkic welcomed this idea, Deputy BiH Minister of Human Rights and Refugees Ivica Marinovic stated that Srebrenica needs to have a special economic status in BiH, similar to the one Vukovar has in Croatia. FTV reporter underlined the importance of transformation of Memorial Centre Potocari Foundation, “from NGO founded by the OHR in BiH, into the institution founded by the state of BiH.” In case of problems “which is not exactly unusual in BiH, HR will intervene”, explained Foundation Chair Beriz Belkic. HR said he would not be able to attend the commemoration to Srebrenica victims on July 11 in Potocari, as he would be absent from BiH. Hayat,Dnevni Avaz pg 9 ‘This is a terrible failure of all democratic countries’, mentioned on cover ‘Everyone has to learn a lesson in Srebrenica’ by E.H. – Schwarz-Schilling said that everyone can come to Srebrenica to learn a lesson that we have to fight evil and against people who are committing such massacres. Saying that he will insist on fight against genocide, Schwarz-Schilling noted: “It has not been done here in Srebrenica and that is a terrible failure of all democratic countries”. RTRS – Meanwhile, Regional Association of Serb refugees from Zenica have organized protest in front of OHR in Bratunac because of the discriminatory attitude of FBIH and Zenica-Doboj Authorities respectively toward the return and reconstruction of war-destroyed property for Serbs. PINK, BHT1, Vecernji List, pg 2 ‘Schilling pays respect to Srebrenica victims’, by ra, Dnevni List, pg 8 ‘Fight against evil’, not signed, Nezavisne Novine pg 8 ‘Srebrenica as priority’ by V.Ra., EuroBlic pg RS2 ‘Schwarz-Schilling: everyone before the Court’ not signed– reported on visit. |
HR | Dnevni Avaz, pg 9 ‘Schwarz-Schilling: Srebrenica has to be state’s priority’, by E. Huremovic – Regarding the adoption of the action plan for Srebrenica, Avaz carries the HR as saying that such plan should be prepared by August 1, the plan that should include concrete measures that need to be carried out by end of 2006 and devise measures for the period between 2007 and 2010. |
SDA Srebrenica worried by agitating messages from RTRS
| Oslobodjenje pg 2 ‘Special status should be given to Srebrenica’ by S.Smajlovic – Inset ‘Threat to families of victims’ – SDA Srebrenica has expressed concerns because of Head of Zvornik Veterans Association’s statements, who was a guest in RTRS and “Sent a direct threat to families of genocide victims’ families, who announced their arrival to commemoration and funeral of Srebrenica genocide victims on July 11”. SDA Srebrenica claims that these statements were supported by political subjects and they invited |
US’ Amb. McElchany: Support to BiH politicians accepting responsibility
| Nezavisne Novine pg 6 ‘Douglas McElhaney: Support to BiH politicians who accept responsibility’ by G.G.- In an interview to the ‘Voice of America’, US Ambassador to BiH Douglas McElhaney expressed his support to BiH politicians who want to take over responsibility and political decisions from the High Representative to BiH, adding that in last few years High Representatives were reaching less while BiH politicians were reaching more decisions. McElhaney said that it is time to reduce presence of the international community and US and maybe close OHR in BiH, noting that EUSR would remain in BiH. He also said that BiH politicians should discuss constitutional changes one more time after the elections. |
VL interview with HSS President Marko Tadic: BiH still needs High Rep. with
| Vecernji List cover pg splash ‘Bosanska Posavina region within BiH’ & pg 6 ‘It is time Schilling showed his resolve’ by Miroslav Vasilj – VL runs an interview with Marko Tadic, President of HSS, in which he talks about the HSS’s Declaration on Bosanska Posavina according to which Posavina should be a single historic, geographical, economic and administrative area which (Declaration) has been signed by hundreds of Croats. Tadic says signing of the Declaration is by no means a referendum on secession of Posavina from RS. Asked how RS PM Milorad Dodik’s separatist aspirations should be dealt with, Tadic answers that it is time for the High Representative Christian Schwarz-Schilling to show his resolve and prove that RS cannot become part of Serbia and that RS is in no way tied to Kosovo. Tadic believes that BiH still needs the High Representative with all his |
VL:
| Vecernji List, pg 4 ‘More tasks in three months than in three years’, by Dejan Jazvic – VL comments that the recent decision of the |
SB: EU Special Representative and EC Delegation to BiH to be merged
| Slobodna Bosna pgs 6-9 ‘EU intends to adopt Macedonian model in BiH’, mentioned on cover ‘Who will rule BiH after closure of OHR’ by Danka Savic – Commenting announced closure of OHR, daily carries that, following Peace Implementation Council [ |
Dani: It is hard to say what is worse for BiH: decision to close OHR or its timing?; Possibility of “spilling blood” and new war in BiH is real
| Dani cover splash ‘BiH without OHR’, pgs 18-19 ‘Beginning of new war?’ by Editor in Chief, Senad Pecanin – Commenting decision of Peace Implementation Council [ |
MPs Novakovic and Siljegovic propose amendments to BiH Defence Law, foreseeing regulation of status of civil servants in entity’ ministries
| PINK by Aida Hasanbegovic – MPs in BIH Parliamentary Assembly Momcilo Novakovic and Bosko Siljegovic together proposed amendments to the BIH Defence Law which would regulate the status of civil servants employed in Entity Defence Ministries. Because of the defence reform, more than 1000 people employed in former Entity Defence ministers will not have further employment. “In this way we proposed the early retirement for 821 persons which was implemented in the case of the Army officers” said Novakovic. Siljegovic stated that this was their moral obligation to help civil servants urging the adoption of this amendment in the urgent procedure. Hayat, BHT1, FTV, RTRS, Dnevni List, pg 2 ‘Civilians become soldiers because of pensions’, by Erna Mackic, Vecernji List, pg 2 ‘Early retirement for 820 civilians’, by Eldina Medunjanin, Nezavisne Novine pg 9 ‘Those sacked to get pre-retirement pension’ by M.C. – reported. |
SB: SNSD-PDP coalition to put PDP leader Ivanic as candidate for BiH CoM Chair
| Slobodna Bosna pg 16 ‘Instead of Milorad Dodik, SNSD and PDP coalition intends to send Mladen Ivanic in Sarajevo’ by M.A. – SB learns from sources close to SNSD leadership that SNSD leader Milorad Dodik definitely quit idea putting his candidacy for BiH Council of Ministers Chair, due to the unsolved issues in the RS [privatization of RS Telecom and Brod Refinery]. Author adds that Dodik would pass this position to PDP leader Mladen Ivanic. |
BiH
| Oslobodjenje pg 4 ‘Incorrect claims on Bogicevic and Skenderagic’ not signed – BiH |
| Dnevni Avaz pg 5, mentioned on cover ‘It is sad that we still do not have Law on Higher Education’ by Anila Gajevic – Commenting situation in higher education in BiH, in an interview for daily, Sarajevo University Rector Hasan Muratovic stated that it is shameful that the Law on Higher Education is still not adopted: “We are the only [state] in Europe that has no such law, and it could be adopted long time ago.” |
Security, war crimes and judiciary | |
Another incident in Mostar; member of Veterans Association attacked trying to pay respect to their fallen comrades
| FTV by Anita Damjanovic – One person has been injured in an incident that occurred in Mostar suburban area of Potoci, when members of [Bosniak]) Veterans’ Association visited the location on which they plan to place a commemorative plaque for 12 fallen BiH Army soldiers. The owner of the land on which those soldiers were killed, Mile Sesar, expressed his discontent and attacked them. Spokesperson for the Herzegovina-Neretva Cantonal Interior Ministry, Srecko Bosnjak stressed that few days earlier Sesar informed police he would not allow commemorative plaque to be placed on his land. According to Bosnjak, veterans would not give on their intention either. “However, simple announcement does not mean that all the necessary preparations – in line with the law – have been carried out… Police is not the institution that can give permit for placing of the commemorative plaque”, concluded Bosnjak. Representatives of Mostar City Administration confirmed that Veterans’ Association did not submit all the necessary documentation. Zijad Music, President of Veterans’ Association, said that they only wanted to pay respect to their fallen fellow soldiers. BHT1, Hayat, Dnevni Avaz pg 13 ‘Attacked Secretary of Veterans Association Edin Sefic attacked’ by F.Vele, Dnevni List pg 11 mentioned on cover ‘Mass fight between Croats and Bosniaks narrowly avoided’ by Sanja Bjelica, Vecernji List ‘pg 3 ‘Incident: Invalid attacked because of a “sehid”’, mentioned on cover “Invalids in fight’ by Robert Soldo – also carried. |
DL claims FBiH Justice Minister Kristo wants to save Dragan Covic from prison by trying to have unconstitutional Law on pardon adopted
| Dnevni List pg 7 mentioned on cover pg ‘Minister Kristo saves Covic from prison’ by Mensud Zorlak – DL writes about the recent adoption of the FBiH Law on pardon by the FBiH Parliament. The first version of the Law, proposed by FBiH Justice minister Borjana Kristo, was rejected, the subsequent proposal by head of SDA caucus Semsudin Mehmedovic was expected to be in line with the state law but that did not happen which goes to prove how close HDZ BiH and SDA are when something needs to be done that is contrary to the Constitution. DL claims that the reason Kristo drafted the Law in the way she did was that she wanted to give the opportunity to FBiH President Niko Lozancic to pardon and save from prison Dragan Covic, HDZ BiH President, in case he (Covic) is found guilty by the BiH State Court. Due to OHR objections, the parliamentary committee for implementation and public discussion found that the relevant article of the Law does not violate the FBiH Constitution which means that Lozancic will have a chance to pardon his party boss Covic as well as Miroslav Prce. ‘Why not? Everything is possible in this country’ – reads the article. |
Interview with RS Pol. Director: Police will resolve murder cases in E. Sarajavo
| Nezavisne Novine pg 4 ‘We will clear up unsolved murders in East Sarajevo’ by G. Maunaga – In a half-page interview to daily, Uros Pena, RS Police Director said that Police Reform Directorate ( |
BiH Justice Ministry awaits to receive extradition document for Gojko Klickovic from
| Oslobodjenje pg 6 ‘Extradition depends on the Court in Sokolac?’ by E. Kamenica – Assistant to the Minister of Justice for international legal help Nikola Sladoja confirmed on Thursday BiH Justice Ministry received the official notification on the arrest of former RS PM Gojko Klickovic on Tuesday and forwarded the notification to Sokolac Basic Court. Sladoje added |