OHR Press Releases
09/05/2014
High Representative extends condolences following the death of five miners
High Representative Valentin Inzko expresses his deepest condolences to families, friends and all employees of the Zenica – Raspotočje Coal Mine following the tragic death of five miners .
09/03/2014
David M. Robinson Appointed Principal Deputy High Representative
High Representative Valentin Inzko welcomed David M. Robinson, a US career diplomat, as the new Principal Deputy High Representative and Brcko Supervisor.
08/22/2014
Elections Can Invigorate Popular Demand for Reform
The October general elections offer the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina an opportunity to secure fundamental and positive change
07/18/2014
HR welcomes adoption of FBiH Law on Internal Affairs
OHR welcomes today’s passage of the Federation BiH Law on Internal Affairs by the Federation BiH House of Peoples. The Law provides for efficient and professional police work and sets effective barriers to improper political influence in the work of the police.
07/16/2014
High Representative meets Bulgarian Foreign Minister
High Representative Valentin Inzko met with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin in Sofia today for an exchange of views on the political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
07/11/2014
All decent citizens stand in solidarity with the bereaved
People of goodwill throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina stand in solidarity with the thousands of family members who were bereaved by the genocide at Srebrenica, High Representative Valentin Inzko said today before participating at the ceremony to mark the 19th anniversary of the massacre.
07/08/2014
High Representative with Portuguese State Secretary: BiH Citizens Must Be Supported
While there is often a lack of political consensus in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the International Community is working to help BiH citizens, High Representative Valentin Inzko said today during a meeting in Sarajevo with Portuguese Secretary of State for European Affairs Dr. Bruno Maçaes.
07/03/2014
HR Urges BiH Parliament Leadership to Ensure Holding Elections in Mostar this Year
High Representative Valentin Inzko and PDHR Tamir Waser yesterday wrote to the leadership of the BiH Parliamentary Assembly to urge adoption of a legal framework to ensure elections can be held in Mostar this year.
06/28/2014
High Representative meets French State Secretary for European Affairs
High Representative Valentin Inzko met today in Sarajevo with the French Secretary of State for European Affairs Harlem Désir
06/24/2014
High Representative meets Spanish Foreign Minister
High Representative Valentin Inzko met with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel García-Margallo in Madrid today for an exchange of views on the current political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the severe consequences from the recent floods.