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Bosnia and Herzegovina
The 1995 General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (the Dayton Accords) created the independent state of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), previously one of the constituent republics of Yugoslavia. The Agreement also created two multiethnic constituent entities within the state: The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (the Federation) and the Republika Srpska (RS), along with the independent District of Brcko. The Federation has a postwar Bosnian Muslim (Bosniak) and Croat majority, while the RS has a postwar Bosnian Serb majority. The Constitution (Annex 4 of the Dayton Accords) established a federal democratic republic and assigned many governmental functions to the two entities, which have their own governments. The Accords also provided for the Office of the High Representative (OHR) to oversee implementation of civilian provisions. The OHR has the power to impose legislation and remove officials who obstruct the implement ... [Read More]
Bosnia and Herzegovina
The 1995 General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (the Dayton Accords) created the independent state of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), previously one of the constituent republics of Yugoslavia. The agreement also created two multiethnic constituent entities within the state: The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (the Federation) and the Republika Srpska (RS). The Federation has a postwar Bosnian Muslim (Bosniak) and Croat majority while the RS has a postwar Bosnian Serb majority. The Constitution (Annex 4 of the Dayton Accords) established a central government with a bicameral legislature, a three-member presidency (consisting of a Bosniak, a Serb, and a Croat), a council of ministers, a constitutional court, and a central bank. The Accords assigned many governmental functions to the two entities, which have their own governments, Parliaments, militaries and police forces. The Accords also provided for the Office of the ... [Read More]
Bosnia and Herzegovina
The 1995 General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (the Dayton Accords) ended the 1991-95 war and created the independent state of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), previously one of the constituent republics of Yugoslavia. The agreement also created two multiethnic constituent entities within the state: the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (the Federation) and the Republika Srpska (RS). The Federation has a postwar Bosnian Muslim (Bosniak) and Croat majority while the RS has a postwar Bosnian Serb majority. The Constitution (Annex 4 of the Dayton Accords) established a central government with a bicameral legislature, a three-member presidency (consisting of a Bosniak, a Serb, and a Croat), a council of ministers, a constitutional court, and a central bank. The Accords assigned many governmental functions to the two entities, which have their own governments, parliaments, and police forces. The Accords also provided for the Office of the High Representative (OHR) ... [Read More]
War Crimes Tribunal Will Not End Until Karadzic Tried - US Department of State
Appearing before the Security Council June 13, Carla Del Ponte, the chief prosecutor, and Judge Theodor Meron, ICTY president, emphasized that as the 10th anniversary of the 1995 genocide in Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, approaches, three major architects of the bloodshed remain at large. ... "It is essential that the authorities in Podgorica and Banja Luka cooperate more closely with Belgrade and also with NATO and EUFOR in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is the most promising way to locate Radovan Karadzic. Also, the political support of the international community remains of paramount importance," Del Ponte said. ... [Read More]
2004 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The 1995 General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (the Dayton Accords) created the independent state of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), previously one of the constituent republics of Yugoslavia. The Agreement also created two multiethnic constituent entities within the state: The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (the Federation) and the Republika Srpska (RS), along with the independent District of Brcko. The Federation has a postwar Bosnian Muslim (Bosniak) and Croat majority, while the RS has a postwar Bosnian Serb majority. The Constitution (Annex 4 of the Dayton Accords) established a federal democratic republic and assigned many governmental functions to the two entities, which have their own governments. The Accords also provided for the Office of the High Representative (OHR) to oversee implementation of civilian provisions. The OHR has the power to impose legislation and remove officials who obstruct the implementation of the Dayton Accords. Candidates o ... [Read More]
War Crimes Tribunals - US Department of State
International Court Proceeding with Darfur War Crimes ProsecutionsICC prosecutor has evidence of grave crimes, looting, killing of thousandsThe International Criminal Court (ICC) is proceeding with its own investigation of war crimes in the Darfur region of Sudan and has found "a significant amount of credible information" that grave crimes were committed, according to the court's chief prosecutor. Luis Moreno Ocampo reports to the U.N. Security Council that the crimes include "the killing of thousands of civilians [and] the widespread destruction and looting of villages, leading to the displacement of approximately 1.9 million civilians.” (compl ... [Read More]
2004
1111--04/07/04 10th Anniversary Commemoration of Rwanda Genocide; Pierre-Richard Prosper, Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues; Remarks to 10th Anniversary Commemoration of Rwanda Genocide Night of Mourning Ceremony; Kigali, Rwanda ... 1111--03/04/04 Apprehending War Criminals in Republika Srpska will Open Doors to a Secure Future; Pierre-Richard Prosper, Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues; Remarks to the National Assemby of the Republika Srpska Banja Luka; Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina ... [Read More]
Remarks, Briefings, Testimony
1111--04/07/04 10th Anniversary Commemoration of Rwanda Genocide; Pierre-Richard Prosper, Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues; Remarks to 10th Anniversary Commemoration of Rwanda Genocide Night of Mourning Ceremony; Kigali, Rwanda ... 1111--03/04/04 Apprehending War Criminals in Republika Srpska will Open Doors to a Secure Future; Pierre-Richard Prosper, Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues; Remarks to the National Assemby of the Republika Srpska Banja Luka; Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina ... [Read More]
January
1111--01/29/04 Bosnia and Herzegovina: U.S. Support for Mostar Statute ... 1111--01/26/04 Ambassador Pierre-Richard Prosper to lead U.S. Delegation to the Stockholm International Forum 2004: Preventing Genocide: Threats and Responsibilities ... [Read More]
At Large Persons Publicly Indicted for War Crimes in the Former Yugoslavia (Page 1 of 5)
Genocide or complicity in genocide; murder, persecu- ... On May 25, 1993, the United Nations Security Council established the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) under Resolution 827. The ICTY was created in response to reports of widespread and flagrant violations of international humanitarian law occurring within the territory of the former Yugoslavia, and especially in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The violations included mass killings, massive, organized and systematic detention and rape of women, and the continuance of the practice of "ethnic cleansing." The Security Council acted under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, which empowers the Council to maintain international peace and security. ... [Read More]
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