OHR Press Releases
02/25/2021
Cyber-attacks on online media endanger media freedom in BiH
Following the recent hacker attacks on media portals Žurnal and Buka, the OSCE Mission to BiH, the European Union Delegation and European Union Special Representative, the Embassy of the United Kingdom, the Embassy of the United States, and the Office of the High Representative call on authorities in BiH to investigate all attacks on media websites [...]
02/24/2021
March will show if the District Authorities’ commitment to change is genuine
Over the past couple of weeks, the Supervisor met with the District leadership and heads of caucuses and representatives of minorities in the Assembly. In the meetings, the officials expressed their intention to pursue immediately a reform-oriented mandate.
02/22/2021
High Representative meets Аustrian President Alexander Van der Bellen
The High Representative, Valentin Inzko, met with the President of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen today in Vienna. The High Representative informed the Austrian President about the current political developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina and challenges regarding the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement.
02/15/2021
High Representative congratulates new Mayor of Mostar, dr. Mario Kordić
High Representative Valentin Inzko extended his congratulations to the newly elected Mayor of the City of Mostar, Dr Mario Kordić, as well as to the Mostar City Council for completing the mayoral election with unprecedented haste, and to all Mostarians who participated in the election process after 12 long years.
02/15/2021
HJPC is essential for strengthening rule of law in BiH and restoration of public trust
High Representative Valentin Inzko visited the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina (HJPC) today and once again used the opportunity to congratulate Halil Lagumdžija, the newly elected President of the HJPC, as well as Vice Presidents Biljana Simeunović and Sanela Gorušanović-Butigan.
02/15/2021
Joint Statement on the election of Mostar Mayor
Joint Statement by the European Union in BiH, the Office of the High Representative, the OSCE Mission to BiH, the Embassy of the United States, and the Embassy of the United Kingdom on the election of Mostar Mayor
02/11/2021
High Representative congratulates new leadership of BiH High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council
High Representative Valentin Inzko congratulated Halil Lagumdžija, newly elected President of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina (HJPC), as well as Biljana Simeunović and Sanela Gorušanović-Butigan, who were elected as Vice Presidents.
02/09/2021
Joint Statement on the City Council of Mostar
Joint Statement on the City Council of Mostar by the OSCE Mission to BiH, the European Union Delegation/European Union Special Representative, the Embassy of the United Kingdom, the Embassy of the United States, and the Office of the High Representative
02/05/2021
Brčko: Shared budget sacrifice today means shared prosperity post-pandemic
The Brčko District Supervisor, Michael Scanlan, welcomes the discussion among the political leadership and deputies of the Assembly on imposing a moratorium on new employment in the public sector until a more transparent hiring process is developed.
01/26/2021
Reform in Brčko is about actions not words
The authorities in Brčko have an opportunity to decisively break with practices of the past and move the District towards a prosperous future with good governance, good infrastructure, and good private-sector jobs.