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High Representative enables Srebrenica Memorial Center to develop and expand activities
09/20/2023On 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.
HR Schmidt: Referring to September protests as a “trial run” in itself dangerous
09/18/2023High 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.
High Representative Christian Schmidt marks 26th anniversary of Prokoško Lake helicopter crash
09/17/2023The 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.
Brčko’s citizens and partners expect to see real progress and refocus on reforms
09/15/2023The District Assembly has completed its deliberations related to the most recent leadership challenge, which was conducted in an orderly and professional manner.
HR Schmidt: ICTY archives should be permanently kept in Sarajevo
09/14/2023High Representative Christian Schmidt addressed the participants of the international conference "30 Years of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia - Legacy and Challenges" in Sarajevo, praising all those who have dedicated their lives to fighting for the truth about war crimes and genocide in BiH.
Comprehensive measures needed to eradicate gender-based violence in BiH
08/16/2023With a minute of silence, High Representative Christian Schmidt and the staff of the Office of the High Representative expressed their deep condolences to the families and friends of those killed and injured on 11 August in Gradačac.