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Background: Sarajevo Declaration

27.07.1998

In recent days, the implementation of the Sarajevo Declaration and the suspension of reconstruction aid to Bosnia's capital by individual donors have been one of the main topics of public discussion and reason for many conflicting reports. In that regard, the OHR would like to clarify its position.The Sarajevo Declarat...

Head of the Political Department Appointed Deputy High Representative

17.07.1998

High Representative Carlos Westendorp has appointed Christian Clages, Head of the Political Department, his Deputy for Political Affairs.In the letter of appointment to Clages, Westendorp wrote that the German career diplomat was leading the "the Political Department in a period when we have made remarkable progress, i...

Bosnia and Herzegovina Sign Landmark Environmental Pact

17.07.1998

The environment of Bosnia and Herzegovina will be the beneficiary of a pact signed on Tuesday, 14 July by the Environment Ministers of the two "Entities" in Szentendre in Hungary, to cooperate peacefully on environmental policies.The signing of the Szentendre Agreement means that the two Entities have officially chosen...

UN Security Council resolution 1184 (1998) on the situation in BiH

16.07.1998

RESOLUTION 1184 (1998)Adopted by the Security Council at its 3909th meeting, on 16 July 1998The Security Council, Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions concerning the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia, in particular resolutions 1168 (1998) of 21 May 1998 and 1174 (1998) of 15 June 1998, Recalling also the Ge...

High Representative Ratifies Interim Board of Governors at RTV BiH

16.07.1998

The High Representative is pleased to announce the ratification of an interim Board of Governors for Radio Television Bosnia and Herzegovina which will be assigned the task of overseeing the restructuring process at the network.Following nominations offered by members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Hi...

Westendorp appoints Head of Economics Department Deputy High Representative

15.07.1998

High Representative Carlos Westendorp has appointed the Head of the Economic Department, Didier Fau, his Deputy for economic matters.In the nomination letter, Westendorp wrote that the appointment reflected Fau's "outstanding contributions toward establishing a sound market economy in Bosnia and Herzegovina." In partic...

OHR condemns delays in passport issuance

15.07.1998

High Representative Carlos Westendorp is increasingly disturbed by continued delays in passport issuance, and strongly rejects all allegations that the international community bears any responsibility for these delays.The OHR has played a key role in the support of the relevant authorities at every stage of this proces...