22.05.2000
In the exercise of the powers vested in me by Article 5 of Annex 10 to the General Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to which the High Representative is the final authority in theater regarding interpretation of his mandate; and considering in particular Art. II.1. (d) of the same Agreement, entr...
22.05.2000
In the exercise of the powers vested in me by Article 5 of Annex 10 to the General Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to which the High Representative is the final authority in theater regarding interpretation of his mandate; and considering in particular Art. II.1. (d) of the same Agreement, entr...
18.05.2000
The High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch, is grateful to the Brcko Supervisor and Deputy High Representative, Bill Farrand, for his tireless efforts to create lasting peace and a spirit of tolerance in Brcko.Ambassador Farrand has informed the High Representative that he would like to leave his posting at the end of...
18.05.2000
The Supervisor of Brcko, Robert W. Farrand, has announced that he will leave his post at the end of May. The Supervisor has informed the High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch, of his decision.After more than three years in Brcko, Supervisor Farrand feels that his main tasks have been accomplished. With the Brcko Dist...
18.05.2000
The Senior Deputy High Representative, Ambassador Dr. Matei Hoffmann, commends the BiH Parliament party leaders for the initiative they showed at today's meeting at which the issue of political party financing in BiH was discussed.The OHR presented its thoughts on how state level legislation should be designed to regul...
18.05.2000
Yesterday the High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch, issued a Decision imposing the Law on Judicial and Prosecutorial Service in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.The implementation of this Law will contribute to the depoliticisation of the judiciary and the establishment of an effective and politically indepe...
18.05.2000
Bosnien und Herzegowina im 5. Jahr nach Dayton -Ein Land mit europäischer Zukunft?Berlin, Dienstag, 16. Mai 2000Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,es ist mir eine Ehre und Freude, heute abend zu Ihnen sprechen zu dürfen und Ihnen meine Ansichten über den Stand des Friedensprozesses in Bosnien und Herzegowina und die Zukunft...
17.05.2000
The Office of the High Representative condemns the recent attack against the Governor of the Posavina Canton, Krunoslav Vukovic, in Donja Mahala near Orasje. The OHR welcomes the fact that an investigation is underway and expects it to be carried out quickly and efficiently, and the perpetrator to be prosecuted vigorou...
17.05.2000
In accordance with my authority under Annex 10 of the Dayton Agreement, and recalling Article XI of the Bonn Declaration,Recalling the text of the Madrid Declaration of 16 December 1998 which emphasized the urgent need for judicial reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina;Recognizing the importance of establishing an independe...
15.05.2000
The High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch, together with all of his staff, wish to extend their heartfelt condolences to the families of the 44 people killed in the tragic bus crash near Kakanj on Saturday. They sincerely hope that 11 other people, who were badly injured in the accident, make a speedy recovery.The Hi...