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High Representative Christian Schmidt marks 26th anniversary of Prokoško Lake helicopter crash
09/17/2023The High Representative, Christian Schmidt, recalled today the deaths of 12 OHR and UN colleagues who tragically died 26 years ago in a helicopter crash at Prokoško Lake near Fojnica.
Brčko’s citizens and partners expect to see real progress and refocus on reforms
09/15/2023The District Assembly has completed its deliberations related to the most recent leadership challenge, which was conducted in an orderly and professional manner.
HR Schmidt: ICTY archives should be permanently kept in Sarajevo
09/14/2023High 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.
Comprehensive measures needed to eradicate gender-based violence in BiH
08/16/2023With 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.
HR Schmidt visits Travnik: Authorities and businesses should work together to improve investment environment
08/04/2023High Representative Christian Schmidt visited the “Diaspora Days 2023” event in Travnik today where he used the opportunity to address the Diaspora Business Forum.
Recriminalization of defamation is an attack on the rights of RS citizens
07/21/2023Changes 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.