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Witnesses in war crimes trials in Bosnia and Herzegovina still facing threats and intimidation, finds OSCE report
Publishing date: 24 May 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law
SARAJEVO, 24 May 2010- Urgent steps need to be taken to protect witnesses in war crimes trials from harassment and violence, found a report by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) released in Sarajevo today...
OSCE remains major actor in Bosnia and Herzegovina, says new High Representative Schwarz-Schilling
Publishing date: 16 March 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Permanent Council, OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Education, Elections
VIENNA, 16 March 2006- Christian Schwarz-Schilling, the new High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, stressed today the continued close co-operation between the OSCE and his Office to move the country toward full partnership with Europe...
OSCE Chairman pays tribute to victims of Srebrenica massacre
Publishing date: 8 July 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights
VIENNA, 8 July 2005- OSCE Chairman-in-Office Dimitrij Rupel today paid tribute to the victims of the Srebrenica massacre ahead of the 10th anniversary of the killings. "The tragedy that occurred at Srebrenica remains a painful reminder not only for...
OSCE Mission issues report on war crimes trials in Bosnia and Herzegovina courts
Publishing date: 23 March 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights
SARAJEVO, 23 March 2005- The first report on war crimes trials before the domestic courts of Bosnia and Herzegovina was presented today by the OSCE Mission. "This Report highlights how some courts and prosecutors have made conscientious efforts to...
OSCE, UNHCR, EC pledge support for refugee return in south-eastern Europe
Publishing date: 1 February 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights
SARAJEVO, 1 February 2005- The European Commission, OSCE and UNHCR representatives in Bosnia and Herzegovina reiterated their support for the governments of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Serbia and Montenegro in their efforts to enable refugee...
OSCE Belgrade mission hosts regional roundtable on conducting local war crimes trials
Publishing date: 29 November 2004
Content type: Press release
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
PALIC, 29 November 2004- Judicial officials from Serbia and Montenegro, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina are focusing on regional co-operation in the building of local capacities to conduct war crimes trials at a two-day meeting that started today...
Banja Luka and Donji Vakuf last municipalities in Bosnia to complete property repossession
Publishing date: 27 July 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
SARAJEVO, 27 July 2004- The Property Law Implementation agencies in Bosnia and Herzegovina note that only Banja Luka and Donji Vakuf are left to enforce decisions for repossession of property...