13.04.1999
OHR and UNMIBH welcome the crucial step forward in the establishment of multi-ethnic police forces in Canton 4 over the last several days. This is in line with the OHR strategy for Canton 4 to increase the level of implementation in Zenica-Doboj Canton, in all areas concerned, and with the UN IPTF policy of minority po...
09.04.1999
Statement by the High RepresentativeI am aware that these are difficult, but also very important days for the people of Republika Srpska - both its political leaders as well as the ordinary citizens. I have full understanding that they worry about their friends and relatives in Yugoslavia and the political and military...
06.04.1999
By Carlos Westendorp It sounds simple enough: To end the war in Yugoslavia, just arrange a territory swap. Tell Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic that in return for handing the Serbian province of Kosovo over to the resident ethnic Albanians, he will be allowed to annex a matching acreage of Republika Srpska, the S...
02.04.1999
The High Representative, Carlos Westendorp, has decided to extend by three months the April 4 deadline for filing requests for the restoration of occupancy rights to socially-owned apartments in the Federation. The new deadline is July 4, 1999.Both the Law on Cessation of Application of the Law on Abandoned Apartments...
01.04.1999
In accordance with my authority under Annex 10 of the Peace Agreement and Article XI of the Bonn Document, I hereby decide that the Law on Amendments to the Law on Cessation of Application of the Law on Abandoned Apartments shall enter into force on 2 April 1999.Sarajevo, 1 April 1999Carlos Westendorp High Represe...
29.03.1999
During demonstrations held in Brcko on Sunday, March 28th, a crowd gathered outside the OHR North building and inflicted minor damage on it by throwing rocks and stones. At the time of the demonstrations, Supervisor Bill Farrand was in the Brcko District, talking on the phone with COMSFOR General Montgomery Meigs.The O...
28.03.1999
The High Representative, Carlos Westendorp, as well as his deputies Jacques Paul Klein and Hanns Schumacher extend their most sincere condolences to the family and friends on the death of the Deputy Minister of Interior, Jozo Leutar.Having worked with Mr. Leutar and witnessed first hand his fortitude and leadership in...
27.03.1999
The OHR deplores and condemns the attacks on two TV crews in Banja Luka yesterday.The two TV crews of a RS TV station were filming yesterday's violent demonstrations and protests in front of the offices of the U.S. and the British Embassy in Banja Luka. Both crews were assaulted by an angry mob with knives and other ob...
24.03.1999
These are difficult days for the entire region. I take this opportunity to call on all parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina to remain calm. The world's spotlight is upon us: the interests of all this country's citizens are best served by a measured and dignified response.I also take this opportunity to warn anyone who mig...
18.03.1999
The Steering Board members unanimously deplore the car bombing in Sarajevo which resulted in serious injuries to the Federation Deputy Minister of Interior, Jozo Leutar, and two of his colleagues. Members extend their sympathies to the families of the victims and offer their best wishes for the full recovery of the inj...