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High Representative paid respects to victims of Markale Massacre
02/05/2023High Representative Christian Schmidt, together with acting Sarajevo Canton Prime Minister Darja Softić-Kadenić, paid his respects to victims of the 1994 Markale marketplace massacre and attended the commemorative session marking the Remembrance Day and the 29th anniversary of the Markale Massacre.
Presiding Arbitrator Clint Williamson visits BiH
01/27/2023Presiding Arbitrator of the Arbitral Tribunal for Brčko, Ambassador Clint Williamson, visited Brčko and Sarajevo this week and met with local officials to discuss compliance with the Brčko Final Award, reform initiatives and priorities of Brčko authorities, as well as the overall political environment in BiH.
Keeping Holocaust victims’ memories alive as reminder of what must never happen again
01/27/2023On the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day High Representative Christian Schmidt attended the Central Commemorative Academy organized by the Sarajevo Jewish Community.
New Year’s message by High Representative Christian Schmidt
12/30/2022Behind you is a turbulent year with intense public discussions and a general election. An exciting and promising new year is in front of you.
Statement by High Representative Christian Schmidt on the celebration of 9th January as the RS Day
12/22/2022Commenting on the announced public celebrations on 9 January in the RS, High Representative Christian Schmidt reminded the public that the BiH Constitutional Court in a number of its decisions addressed the non-compatibility of designation of this date as the Day of the RS with the BiH Constitution and clearly determined it unconstitutional.
High Representative visits Bijeljina: Full engagement required to eradicate discrimination
12/20/2022High Representative Christian Schmidt visited Bijeljina on Tuesday, where he met with representatives of the local community to learn about the socio-economic outlook of this part of BiH, as well as the needs and challenges of the local population, in particular displaced persons, returnees and persons from vulnerable groups.