OHR Press Releases
07/14/2006
Dayton Precludes Referendum
Today, the Acting High Representative, Larry Butler, discussed recent statements regarding the possibility of a referendum on secession from BiH.
Following his meeting with Steering Board Ambassadors, the Acting High Representative recalled the position taken by the Political Directors on 23 June.
07/07/2006
High Representative Lifts Bans on Holding Party Office Against All Removed
The High Representative, Christian Schwarz-Schilling, today lifted bans on holding party office against all individuals removed by earlier High Representatives.
The only exceptions are those individuals who were removed for reasons connected to non-cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY).
07/04/2006
High Representative Concerned by BiH Presidency’s Failure to Approve BiH Armed Forces Structure by Legally Required Deadline
The High Representative Christian Schwarz-Schilling is concerned by the BiH Presidency’s failure to meet its legally required deadline for approving the proposed decision on the size, structure and stationing of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH).
07/03/2006
High Representative lifts bans on holding public office against seven individuals
The High Representative Christian Schwarz-Schilling yesterday lifted bans on holding public office against seven individuals who had been removed by earlier High Representatives for obstructing peace implementation.
06/30/2006
High Representative Urges Presidency to Approve BiH Armed Forces Structure
The High Representative Christian Schwarz-Schilling urged the BiH Presidency to approve the proposed decision on the size, structure, and stationing of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) by the legally required deadline.
06/29/2006
High Representative Pays His Respects at Srebrenica
Christian Schwarz-Schilling today made his first visit as High Representative and EU Special Representative to the Srebrenica Potocari Memorial, to pay his respects to the memory of the victims of the Srebrenica Massacre.
06/27/2006
High Representative Addresses Political and Security Committee of the European Council
The High Representative and EU Special Representative, Christian Schwarz-Schilling, addressed the Political and Security Committee (PSC) of the European Council in Brussels today together with General Vicenzo Coppola, the head of the EU Police Mission.
06/26/2006
High Representative meets with Commissioners Frattini and Rehn in Brussels
The High Representative and EU Special Representative, Christian Schwarz-Schilling, met with European Commissioners Franco Frattini and Olli Rehn today in Brussels.
06/22/2006
OHR, BH Institutions Discuss UN Meetings on Decertified Police Officers
OHR officials briefed representatives of the BiH Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees (BiH MHRR) today at the OHR on the results of a series of meetings held with the United Nations in New York in early June.
06/22/2006
High Representative Appoints Toby Robinson PBSS Liquidator
The High Representative, Christian Schwarz-Schilling, today appointed Toby Robinson liquidator of Privredna Banka Srpsko Sarajevo. “I have consistently been impressed with the diligent and courageous way in which Toby Robinson has tackled complex financial crimes in this country,” the High Representative said in making the appointment. “She has had [...]