Bosnian Croats demand own entity (19.04.2011)

(Quelle:Southeast European Times)

The leaders of the main Bosnian Croat parties Tuesday (April 18th) called for amendments to the constitution that would open the door for the division of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) into at least three entities, one of them for their ethnic community.

Inzko: partition of BiH is not acceptable (06.04.2011)

(Quelle:Southeast European Times)

High Representative Valentin Inzko said on Monday (April 4th) that speculation about the disintegration of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is unacceptable. Inzko was in Brussels for talks with EU officials about reinforcing the bloc's presence in BiH.

Serbian FM warns against 'foreign governors' in Bosnia (16.03.2011)

(Quelle:Balkan Insight)

Speaking at a conference in Belgrade on relations with Bosnia's predominantly Serb entity, Republika Srpska, Jeremic said, according to reports, that democratically elected representatives must hold the power in Bosnia, rather than governors appointed from abroad. … Serbia and the RS have maintained very close relations in recent years.

Srebrenica war crimes suspect Momic arrested in France (01.02.2011)

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A former Serbian paramilitary suspected of taking part in the Srebrenica massacre in Bosnia in 1995 has been arrested in south-eastern France.

Bosnia: Europe’s time to act – new ICG briefing (11.01.2011)

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The European Union (EU) should make 2011 the year when it finally takes the lead international role in helping Bosnia on its journey from a war-ravaged ward to a stable member state. “Bosnia: Europe’s Time to Act”, the latest briefing from the International Crisis Group, argues that the EU is better placed to cajole Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats than the Office of the High Representative (OHR), the pro-consular entity established by the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) after the 1995 Dayton Accords.

Bosnian Croat leader calls for changes to state structure (08.12.2010)

(Quelle:Balkan Insight)

The leader of the largest Croat party in Bosnia has told reporters that the country should be organised into four federal units.

Balkan leaders pledge to move forward on reconciliation (07.12.2010)

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Leaders of the countries which emerged from the violent breakup of the former Yugoslavia pledged in Bosnia on Monday night to embark on a path of reconciliation.

World powers hail Bosnia leaders' 'new face' (01.12.2010)

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Speaking after a meeting of the steering board of the Peace Implementation Council, PIC, Bosnia’s international administrator, Valentin Inzko, said there was greater optimism that “maybe we have now a new face for Bosnia.”

Security Council extends mandate of European force in Bosnia and Herzegovina (18.11.2010)

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The Security Council today extended for another year the European Union stabilization force entrusted with ensuring the continued compliance of all sides with the 1995 Dayton Peace Agreement that ended fighting in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosnia envoy says reforms stalled over ethnic divisions (12.11.2010)

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The international envoy to Bosnia-Herzegovina says divisions among the country's Muslim, Serb, and Croat ethnic groups is continuing to stall reforms in the Balkans country.

Bosnia's new presidency pledges end to confrontation (10.11.2010)

(Quelle:Balkan Insight)

The new tripartite presidency, elected following October 3 general elections, promises new era of dialogue in the ethnically divided country.

Bosnia ballot recount over, no fraud found (27.10.2010)

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A recount of void ballots cast in the race for the Serb seat in Bosnia’s presidency in the country's October 3 general elections has found no signs of fraud, the country’s election commission announced on Wednesday.

Spain ends military mission in BiH (19.10.2010)

(Quelle:Southeast European Times)

Spain officially ended its military mission in BiH on Monday (October 18th) after 18 years of peacekeeping. More than 46,000 Spanish soldiers have served in BiH as part of international military operations since 1992.

Glimmer of hope for Bosnia? (12.10.2010)

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Following Bosnia’s parliamentary elections, United States secretary of state Hillary Clinton visited the region this week to push for more unity in a country still riven by ethnic hostility. IWPR’s ICTY programme manager Merdijana Sadovi? looks at the elections’ implications for Bosnia’s future and European integration.

New EU report on the activities of EUFOR (05.10.2010)

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RS Prime Minister: Bosnia "impossible" state (29.09.2010)

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(Prime Minister) Milorad Dodik said that Bosnia is an "impossible state" and that he saw no possibility it could survive in its present form.

Federation of Bosnia And Herzegovina – a parallel crisis: new ICG report (28.09.2010)

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Whether the Federation - the mostly Bosniak and Croat part of Bosnia and Herzegovina - can solve its government crisis after 3 October elections will go a long way to determining whether the country can survive. “Federation of Bosnia And Herzegovina – A Parallel Crisis”, the latest report from the International Crisis Group, examines how the dysfunctional administration of the larger of the country’s two entities has paralysed its decision-making, brought it to the verge of bankruptcy and triggered social unrest.

Mass grave found in BiH (19.09.2010)

(Quelle:Southeast European Times)

A new mass grave containing remains of victims of the 1992-1995 war in the country has been discovered, media reported on Friday (September 17th).

October poll crucial for Bosnia’s EU future (08.09.2010)

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As far as the international community is concerned, the outcome of Bosnia-Herzegovina’s 3 October general elections will determine whether the country moves forward along its EU path or remains stuck in political deadlock and ethnic animosity.

OSCE observers arrive in Bosnia and Herzegovina to observe general elections (27.08.2010)

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The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today formally opened an election observation mission for the general elections to be held in Bosnia and Herzegovina on 3 October.

EU Special Representative mandate in Bosnia extended (13.08.2010)

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The mandate for Valentin Inzko as EU Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been extended for a year by the European Council.

International community slams Srebrenica genocide denial (22.07.2010)

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International organizations in Bosnia have strongly condemned top Bosnian Serb officials for denying genocide in Srebrenica and glorifying convicted war criminals, describing such actions as “unacceptable in a democratic society”.

UN chief stresses accountability at event marking Srebrenica massacre (12.07.2010)

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the need to ensure accountability for those involved in the massacre of Muslim men and boys 15 years ago by Bosnian Serb forces after they took over Srebrenica, which was declared a safe haven by the Security Council.

Clinton urges BiH to resolve defence property issue (22.06.2010)

(Quelle:Southeast European Times)

There are 69 military facilities that must be allocated between Republika Srpska and the Federation of BiH. Clinton noted this is a key condition for implementing the Annual National Programme within NATO's Membership Action Plan.

ICTY genocide verdict part of court's largest trial (11.06.2010)

(Quelle:Balkan Insight)

In the largest trial to be held before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, the trial chamber has found two Bosnian Serbs guilty of committing genocide in Srebrenica and sentenced them to life in prison.

Security Council hears of internal bid to undermine Bosnia and Herzegovina (24.05.2010)

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Prospects for regional reconciliation in the western Balkans have continued to improve, but internal politics in Bosnia and Herzegovina have deteriorated with attempts being made to undermine State institutions, the Security Council was told today.

Bosnia calls elections for October 3 (05.05.2010)

(Quelle:Balkan Insight)

Bosnians will head to the polls on October 3 in what has been described as a crucial post-war general election, with the outcome likely determining wether the country will move forward on its EU path or remain stuck in political deadlock.

NATO to include Bosnia in MAP (23.04.2010)

(Quelle:B92)

NATO ministers agreed on Thursday to include Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Membership Action Plan (MAP).

Departure of Serbs from Srebrenica continues (16.04.2010)

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Srebrenica Municipal Assembly President Radomir Pavlovic said that Serbs are continuing to leave the municipality. He attributed this trend to the pressure of the local Bosniak (Muslim) government.

Top international official calls situation in Bosnia 'troubling' (08.04.2010)

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The international community’s High Representative in Bosnia Valentin Inzko described the situation in the country as troubling on Tuesday, urging local leaders to push forward necessary reforms and put behind nationalist rhetoric.