OHR Press Releases
09/29/2018
OHR clarifies misinformation publicized by ATV and RTRS
Regarding the information publicized in the news programs of ATV and RTRS on 28 September 2018, the OHR wishes to clarify that the individual whose initials and photograph were shown - and who allegedly introduces himself as on OHR employee - is not an employee of the OHR and is not connected to the organization in any way.
09/27/2018
High Representative Inzko Visits Brcko District
High Representative Valentin Inzko visited Brcko today where he met with District officials, including Mayor Sinisa Milic, Deputy Mayor Anto Domic, Assembly Speaker Esed Kadric, and Deputy Speaker Ivo Filipovic.
09/25/2018
High Representative Valentin Inzko opens Canton Sarajevo International Business Conference
The High Representative noted that organizing an international business conference in the peak of the pre-election campaign is both courageous and visionary, because it refutes the dominant divisive, backward looking rhetoric and because it calls for cooperation and prosperity.
09/17/2018
Statement by OHR and US Embassy on adoption of CPC amendments in the BiH House of Representatives
The OHR and the US Embassy congratulate the BiH House of Representatives for adopting amendments today to the BiH Criminal Procedure Code, which will enable BiH to better fight organized crime and corruption, terrorism and other complex threats in line with international standards.
09/17/2018
High Representative marks the 21st Anniversary of Prokosko Lake Tragedy
High Representative Valentin Inzko recalled today the tragic death of twelve OHR and UN officials in a helicopter crash 21 years ago at the Prokosko Lake near Fojnica.
09/13/2018
High Representative meets Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Benelux Countries
The High Representative used this opportunity to brief the foreign ministers on political and economic trends in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a particular accent on the upcoming General Elections.
08/27/2018
OHR condemns attack on BN TV journalist Vladimir Kovačević
The Office of the High Representative strongly condemns the attack on BN TV journalist Vladimir Kovačević, which occurred on Sunday in Banja Luka.
08/14/2018
PDHR Hearne meets Davor Dragicevic
In response to a written request from Mr. Davor Dragicevic for a meeting with the High Representative, PDHR Dennis W. Hearne met today in Sarajevo with Mr. Dragičević, father of the late David Dragičević.
07/27/2018
Statement by the OHR and the US Embassy following decision by the BiH HoP to delay adoption of CPC amendments
Some political parties in the BiH House of Peoples (HoP) today decided to undermine the fight against organized crime, corruption, terrorism, and other serious crimes.
07/25/2018
High Representative extends condolences following the death of Hatidža Mehmedović
The High Representative, Valentin Inzko, extended his condolences to the Association “Mothers of Srebrenica” following the death of the Association’s President Hatidža Mehmedović.