05/27/2004

OHR’s Statement at the International Agency’s Joint Press Conference

As you will recall, it is two years today since Paddy Ashdown took on the mandate of the High Representative. In his first speech to a plenary session of BiH Parliament the High Representative underlined that his aim was to put BiH irreversibly the on path to statehood and on the road to Europe. He said that the focus of his work would be on ‘Justi [...]
12/12/1998

Sarajevo Declaration Quarterly Implementation Review, December 12, 1998

Implementation of the Sarajevo Declaration has been marked by continual problems. It is vital that the limited momentum which built up during the Summer should be reinstated, and in particular that no changes be made which might reduce the efficiency of the Cantonal Housing Department. Positive steps in some areas, including public security, have b [...]
08/11/1998

Sarajevo Declaration Quarterly Implementation Review, August 11, 1998

Implementation of the new Federation property legislation is proceeding. Administrative obstacles to the filing of claims to repossess private and socially-owned property have diminished, but problems continue to be reported. Unless these obstacles to claims filing are wholly eliminated, it will be necessary to extend the 6 month deadline for filin [...]