OHR Press Releases
01/14/2022
BiH can overcome the current crisis
High Representative emphasized the firm commitment of the international community to BiH’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and path to becoming a vibrant, democratic and prosperous country.
01/12/2022
PDHR/Brcko District Supervisor Scanlan meets NATO Commander McGaha
On 11 January, Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Michael Scanlan met with NATO HQ Sarajevo Commander, Brigadier General Pamela McGaha to discuss the current state of the affairs in BiH and Brcko District in particular.
01/11/2022
High Representative extends condolences over death of EP President Sassoli
The High Representative, Christian Schmidt, extended his sincere condolences today to the European Parliament on the death of the Parliament’s President, David Sassoli.
01/10/2022
It is time for the RS to have a Day that can be celebrated by all its citizens
The High Representative deplores the RS authorities’ continued disregard for the final and binding decisions of the BiH Constitutional Court, which established that the designation of 9 January as RS Day is incompatible with the BiH Constitution.
01/05/2022
Statement of High Representative Christian Schmidt following US sanctions against persons and entities in BiH
The decision of the United States to designate Milorad Dodik, the BiH Serb member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency, and one entity associated with Dodik, Alternativna Televizija (ATV), under the recently issued Western Balkans Executive Order, in light of their destabilizing activities and corruption, is a logical consequence of the destruc [...]
12/31/2021
New Year’s Greeting by High Representative Christian Schmidt: A Better Path in 2022
As we move into the New Year, I wish everyone in this wonderful country health, peace, and a good life. And I want to share with you, the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, my firm belief that there is a path forward for this country and its people.
12/28/2021
Cooperation and coordination on all levels key to making Brčko’s highway connection a reality
As part of his duties in line with the Brčko Final Award, the Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor, Michael Scanlan, attended today’s meeting of BiH Minister of Transport and Communications, the Brčko Mayor and Assembly Speaker, entity Prime Ministers, and heads of entity highway companies regarding the construction of [...]
12/23/2021
HR urges limited constitutional reform and changes to the Election Law to strengthen the fundamental principles and transparency of elections
The High Representative Christian Schmidt recalled that the essence of the now 12-year-old ECtHR ruling in the Sejdic – Finci case is clear: all citizens in BiH should have equal rights. The Sejdic-Finci ruling is not the only ECtHR ruling that BiH authorities continue to disregard - the authorities must also take the steps ordered by the ECtHR in [...]
12/21/2021
Tolerance and reforms in Brčko must be respected and supported by all in BiH
This year has seen some progress on reforms, but 2022 must be the year in which the dreams of a better and prosperous future for Brčko are manifested, the Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Michael Scanlan stated today.
12/17/2021
HR Schmidt welcomes decision on constitutional changes in Posavina Canton
High Representative Christian Schmidt welcomes the decision of the Posavina Canton Assembly to amend its Constitution recognizing the equality of the Serb people