OHR Press Releases
11/02/2023
High Representative warns UN of unprecedented attacks against Peace Agreement
High Representative Christian Schmidt submitted his regular report to the United Nations Secretary-General, noting developments relevant to the implementation of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the period from 16 April through 15 October 2023.
10/31/2023
HR Schmidt meets CoM Chairwoman Krišto, emphasizes urgency for reforms and EU integration
High Representative Christian Schmidt met today with Chairwoman of the BiH Council of Ministers, Borjana Krišto, to discuss the pressing political landscape and reform priorities vital for Bosnia and Herzegovina's future within the European Union.
10/26/2023
HR Christian Schmidt clarifies deliberate misconceptions presented by RS authorities
I have been following recent statements that purport to interpret the General Framework Agreement for Peace (GFAP) and some of its fundamental aspects. In this context, I must correct some willful misinformation that is being spread in pursuit of irresponsible personal goals. This is my role under Annex 10 to the GFAP and I would be neglecting my d [...]
10/26/2023
PDHR/Brčko Supervisor attends rescue exercise in Brčko, calls for continued progress in disaster preparedness
Today, PDHR/Brčko District Supervisor Jonathan Mennuti attended the Full-Scale Exercise DPPI FLEX 2023, hosted by the BiH Ministry of Security in Brčko in collaboration with the Initiative for Disaster Prevention and Preparedness of Southeast Europe (DPPI SEE). The exercise included teams from Bosnia and Herzegovina and nine other DPPI SEE member s [...]
10/13/2023
Appointment of the High Representatives
Article V of Annex 10 to the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (GFAP) provides that the High Representative is the final authority in theatre regarding the interpretation of the said Agreement on the Civilian Implementation of the Peace Settlement. The issue of the nomination/appointment of the High Representative is [...]
10/12/2023
Brčko Supervisor Jonathan Mennuti and D-USG Raffi Gregorian: Cooperation and accountability vital for BiH’s and Brčko District’s security and prosperity
Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko Supervisor Jonathan Mennuti held a meeting today with Deputy to the Under-Secretary-General and Director of the UN Office of the Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) Raffi Gregorian.
10/02/2023
Brčko’s political representatives have shared responsibility to make sure reforms stay on track
Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko Supervisor Jonathan Mennuti visited Brčko on Monday and met with key stakeholders to underscore the importance of continued focus on good governance reforms, meeting infrastructure public project deadlines, and timely adoption of the 2024 budget.
09/20/2023
High Representative enables Srebrenica Memorial Center to develop and expand activities
On 20 September 2023, the High Representative Christian Schmidt issued the Decision Enacting the Law on Amendments to the Law on the Center for the Srebrenica-Potočari Memorial and Cemetery for the Victims of the 1995 Genocide.
09/18/2023
HR Schmidt: Referring to September protests as a “trial run” in itself dangerous
High Representative Christian Schmidt today addressed a letter to BiH Presidency member Željka Cvijanović, stating that her reference to the 01 September protest as a "trial run" represents an implicit threat of confrontation and violence, and as such is in itself dangerous.
09/17/2023
High Representative Christian Schmidt marks 26th anniversary of Prokoško Lake helicopter crash
The 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.