The High Representative, Paddy Ashdown, has appointed Almiro Rodrigues as International Judge of Section I for War Crimes of the Criminal and Appellate Divisions of the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The appointment, which takes effect immediately, is for two years, subject to reappointment. In the event of resignation by or inability of the judges to complete his mandate, the High Representative will appoint a successor to complete the above-mentioned term of office.