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OSCE Mission's Guidelines: Safe Storage and Handling of Weapons Enhance Security
Publishing date: 25 March 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Guidelines for the Management of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Police Organizations in BiH (Guidelines), presented today in Konjic by the OSCE Mission to BiH to representatives of law enforcement agencies, represent an important step towards fostering a consistent and effective approach for police officers in ensuring the safe storage and handling of weapons, in line with relevant laws and regulations.
Consistent use of criminal intelligence in criminal proceedings, in focus of the OSCE Mission workshop in Trebinje
Publishing date: 8 March 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
The OSCE Mission to BiH organized a two-day workshop gathering more than 40 representatives from prosecutor’s offices, law enforcement agencies as well as institutions across the country in Trebinje, titled "Instituting and Facilitating Regular Inter-Agency Meetings and Briefings Between Agencies and Prosecution," concluding today.
Application of Election Technologies and Improvement of Understanding of Election Processes, in focus of CEC Representatives' Study Visit to Partners in Albania
Publishing date: 6 March 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization, Elections
From 3 to 6 March 2024, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) organized a study visit for representatives of the BiH Central Election Commission to the Central Election Commission of Albania. This visit provides insights into the application of election technologies and electoral processes. Albania has successfully integrated new election technologies into its systems for number of years.
Joint OSCE-EU-US-UK-OHR statement: We call on authorities in BiH to act to prevent the collapse of PBS system
Publishing date: 27 February 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
We urgently call on authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to act immediately to prevent the collapse of the Public Broadcasting System (PBS).
OSCE welcomes the adoption of the Law on Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
Publishing date: 16 February 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Countering terrorism
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomes the adoption of the Law on Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, a piece of legislation vital for the ability of authorities and institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina to more effectively fight organized crime, corruption and terrorism.
OSCE Mission to BiH Statement on the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Publishing date: 27 January 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina pauses to reflect on the millions of people who were persecuted and murdered by the Nazi regime and its collaborators. The unimaginable suffering of Jews, Slavs, Roma and Sinti, individuals with disabilities, sexual and religious minorities, and many others during one of the darkest chapters in human history serves as a stark but necessary reminder that we must prevent the recurrence of such inhumanity.
Lost in the smog
Publishing date: 26 January 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Environmental activities
Op-Ed by Ambassador Brian Aggeler, Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH on the air pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina