Office of the High Representative OBN Update


OBN Press Release

The Open Broadcast Network Talk with
RTVBiH and SRT about Election Programming

Sarajevo, 5 August 1998

Following an article in Dnevni Avaz 5th August The Open Broadcast Network confirm it is currently in discussion with RTVBIH regarding programming for the forthcoming elections however OBN wish to add that these discussions also include SRT about the same issues.

The Open Broadcast Network, recognise that like themselves, RTVBIH and SRT have a duty to provide their viewers with up to date election information and with all broadcasters working together on election programming to provide a better service for the viewers.

The Open Broadcast Network will continue to create, within the media, the necessary conditions for dialogue, free and fair elections and the utmost participation by all sections of the community. The emphasis for OBN is on cross-entity broadcasting and this can only assist in the process of peace, reconciliation and democratisation.


For further information please contact:
Sally Aldred, Press & Publicity Advisor, OBN * 00 387 71 212 950


OBN Press Release, 5 August 1998