OHR Press Releases
09/15/2023
Brčko’s citizens and partners expect to see real progress and refocus on reforms
The District Assembly has completed its deliberations related to the most recent leadership challenge, which was conducted in an orderly and professional manner.
09/14/2023
HR Schmidt: ICTY archives should be permanently kept in Sarajevo
High Representative Christian Schmidt addressed the participants of the international conference "30 Years of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia - Legacy and Challenges" in Sarajevo, praising all those who have dedicated their lives to fighting for the truth about war crimes and genocide in BiH.
08/16/2023
Comprehensive measures needed to eradicate gender-based violence in BiH
With a minute of silence, High Representative Christian Schmidt and the staff of the Office of the High Representative expressed their deep condolences to the families and friends of those killed and injured on 11 August in Gradačac.
08/04/2023
HR Schmidt visits Travnik: Authorities and businesses should work together to improve investment environment
High Representative Christian Schmidt visited the “Diaspora Days 2023” event in Travnik today where he used the opportunity to address the Diaspora Business Forum.
07/21/2023
Recriminalization of defamation is an attack on the rights of RS citizens
Changes to the Criminal Code of Republika Srpska that recriminalize defamation represent an attack on civil liberties characteristic of authoritarian regimes. They serve to restrict freedom of speech and shrink the space for civic engagement as the cornerstones of a democratic society.
07/17/2023
HR Schmidt urges authorities to ensure uninterrupted work of BiH Constitutional Court in line with Constitution
In reference to recent public discussions on the vacant seats in the BiH Constitutional Court, as well as the regrettable early retirement of the Court’s Vice President, Judge Zlatko Knežević, High Representative Christian Schmidt wishes to remind the decision-makers on all levels of government of their obligation to ensure the uninterrupted work o [...]
07/14/2023
Eight expert consultation on state property: Discussion on property issues related to former SFRY and SR BiH assets
As part of the ongoing sessions, the eighth expert consultation group meeting was held today at the British Embassy in Sarajevo. The Working Group discussed various modalities of ownership, management, and use of various assets of the former SFRY and SRBiH, as well as some other categories of state property.
07/11/2023
VIDEO: Address by HR Schmidt at 2023 Srebrenica Genocide commemoration
Address by High Representative Christian Schmidt at the commemoration for Srebrenica Genocide victims held in the Srebrenica-Potočari Memorial Center on 11 July 2023.
07/09/2023
High Representative at Dubrovnik Forum: Strong international community response needed in BiH
High Representative Christian Schmidt attended the 16th Dubrovnik Forum “Navigating the global reshuffle” and spoke at the panel discussion “Western Balkans: A New Euro-Atlantic Momentum”.
07/06/2023
Supervisor: Brčko District’s status is clear, entities are obligated to support it
The administrative and territorial structure of Bosnia and Herzegovina is clear, as is the status of Brčko District in line with the Final Award and the Amendment I to the BiH Constitution.