Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country Bosnia and Herzegovina
Capital Sarajevo
Continent Europe
Currency Convertible Mark(BAM)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian & Serbian

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Bosnia and Herzegovina's declaration of sovereignty in October 1991 was followed by a declaration of independence from the former Yugoslavia on 3 March 1992 after a referendum boycotted by ethnic Serbs. The Bosnian Serbs - supported by neighboring Serbia and Montenegro - responded with armed resistance aimed at partitioning the republic along ethnic lines and joining Serb-held areas to form a "Greater Serbia." In March 1994, Bosniaks and Croats reduced the number of warring factions from three to two by signing an agreement creating a joint Bosniak/Croat Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. On 21 November 1995, in Dayton, Ohio, the warring parties initialed a peace agreement that brought to a halt three years of interethnic civil strife (the final agreement was signed in Paris on 14 December 1995). The Dayton Peace Accords retained Bosnia and Herzegovina's international boundaries and created a multi-ethnic and democratic government charged with conducting foreign, diplomatic, and fiscal policy. Also recognized was a second tier of government composed of two entities roughly equal in size: the Bosniak/Croat Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Bosnian Serb-led Republika Srpska (RS). The Federation and RS governments were charged with overseeing most government functions. The Dayton Accords also established the Office of the High Representative (OHR) to oversee the implementation of the civilian aspects of the agreement. The Peace Implementation Council (PIC) at its conference in Bonn in 1997 also gave the High Representative the authority to impose legislation and remove officials, the so-called "Bonn Powers." In 1995-96, a NATO-led international peacekeeping force (IFOR) of 60,000 troops served in Bosnia to implement and monitor the military aspects of the agreement. IFOR was succeeded by a smaller, NATO-led Stabilization Force (SFOR) whose mission was to deter renewed hostilities. European Union peacekeeping troops (EUFOR) replaced SFOR in December 2004; their mission is to maintain peace and stability throughout the country. EUFOR's mission changed from peacekeeping to civil policing in October 2007, with its presence reduced from nearly 7,000 to less than 2,500 troops. Troop strength at the end of 2009 stood at roughly 2,000. In January 2010, Bosnia and Herzegovina assumed a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2010-11 term.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina - Wikipedia
Bosnia and Herzegovina - CIA World Fact Book
Bosnia and Herzegovina - BBC
Bosnia and Herzegovina - Timeline - BBC

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Austrian Minister Plakolm on Official Visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina Today - Sarajevo TimesAustrian Minister Plakolm on Official Visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina Today  Sarajevo Times

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New Roads Boost Jobs, Connectivity, and Growth in Bosnia and Herzegovina - World BankNew Roads Boost Jobs, Connectivity, and Growth in Bosnia and Herzegovina  World Bank

Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina sign memorandum on missing persons cooperation - Latest news from AzerbaijanAzerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina sign memorandum on missing persons cooperation  Latest news from Azerbaijan

2025 News items - Members advance Bosnia and Herzegovina's WTO accession negotiations closer to conclusion - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Members advance Bosnia and Herzegovina's WTO accession negotiations closer to conclusion  World Trade Organization

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Local leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina join global dialogue on open government - Council of EuropeLocal leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina join global dialogue on open government  Council of Europe

Security Council urged to stand firm as Bosnia and Herzegovina faces deepening crisis - UN NewsSecurity Council urged to stand firm as Bosnia and Herzegovina faces deepening crisis  UN News

Bosnia and Herzegovina in crisis as Bosnian-Serb president rallies for secession - The ConversationBosnia and Herzegovina in crisis as Bosnian-Serb president rallies for secession  The Conversation

Despite Rising Threats, Bosnia Yet to Establish Cyber Response Team - Balkan InsightDespite Rising Threats, Bosnia Yet to Establish Cyber Response Team  Balkan Insight

News: NATO and Bosnia and Herzegovina boost practical cooperation, 10-Jun.-2025 - NATO - HomepageNews: NATO and Bosnia and Herzegovina boost practical cooperation, 10-Jun.-2025  NATO - Homepage

Collaboration is key to successful land management in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Food and Agriculture OrganizationCollaboration is key to successful land management in Bosnia and Herzegovina  Food and Agriculture Organization

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Bosnia and Herzegovina - Congress of Local and Regional Authorities - Council of EuropeBosnia and Herzegovina - Congress of Local and Regional Authorities  Council of Europe

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Azerbaijan and Bosnia and Herzegovina sign MoU on resolving the fate of missing persons - Latest news from AzerbaijanAzerbaijan and Bosnia and Herzegovina sign MoU on resolving the fate of missing persons  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Bosnia's c-bank sees 2025 inflation at 3.5% - SeeNewsBosnia's c-bank sees 2025 inflation at 3.5%  SeeNews

Publication of the complete text of the judgment concerning Bosnia and Herzegovina - ECHRPublication of the complete text of the judgment concerning Bosnia and Herzegovina  ECHR

Country Reports on Terrorism 2023: Bosnia and Herzegovina - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Country Reports on Terrorism 2023: Bosnia and Herzegovina  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina step up joint action against child trafficking - Council of EuropeSerbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina step up joint action against child trafficking  Council of Europe

Donate now for the children of Bosnia and Herzegovina and around the world - UnicefDonate now for the children of Bosnia and Herzegovina and around the world  Unicef

A Matter of Choice: Reimagining Development in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Age of AI - UNDPA Matter of Choice: Reimagining Development in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Age of AI  UNDP

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Execution of the European Court’s judgments on electoral discrimination - Council of EuropeBosnia and Herzegovina: Execution of the European Court’s judgments on electoral discrimination  Council of Europe

Bosnia and Herzegovina | Who Owns Agricultural Land? - ARC2020Bosnia and Herzegovina | Who Owns Agricultural Land?  ARC2020

Bosnia and Herzegovina steps up action on technology-facilitated violence against women - Council of EuropeBosnia and Herzegovina steps up action on technology-facilitated violence against women  Council of Europe

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OSCE Mission Head visits Banja Luka to advance dialogue, and discuss ongoing challenges - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeOSCE Mission Head visits Banja Luka to advance dialogue, and discuss ongoing challenges  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Bosnia and Herzegovina: further progress needed in implementing anti-corruption recommendations - Council of EuropeBosnia and Herzegovina: further progress needed in implementing anti-corruption recommendations  Council of Europe

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30 years after the Bosnian War, its refugees still cannot return home - Le Monde.fr30 years after the Bosnian War, its refugees still cannot return home  Le Monde.fr

Can people afford to pay for health care? New analysis sheds light on financial protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina - World Health Organization (WHO)Can people afford to pay for health care? New analysis sheds light on financial protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina  World Health Organization (WHO)

Bosnia and Herzegovina: advancing health reform with a focus on community-based primary health care - World Health Organization (WHO)Bosnia and Herzegovina: advancing health reform with a focus on community-based primary health care  World Health Organization (WHO)

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Dodik softens: Republika Srpska cannot secede from Bosnia and Herzegovina - Gazeta ExpressDodik softens: Republika Srpska cannot secede from Bosnia and Herzegovina  Gazeta Express

Minister for Foreign Affairs visits Bosnia and Herzegovina - Government.seMinister for Foreign Affairs visits Bosnia and Herzegovina  Government.se

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CyberSEE: Bosnia and Herzegovina moves towards the signature and implementation of the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime - Council of EuropeCyberSEE: Bosnia and Herzegovina moves towards the signature and implementation of the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime  Council of Europe

Bosnia and Herzegovina—Country Climate and Development Report - World BankBosnia and Herzegovina—Country Climate and Development Report  World Bank

Bosnia and Herzegovina urged to strengthen efforts against money laundering and terrorist financing - Council of EuropeBosnia and Herzegovina urged to strengthen efforts against money laundering and terrorist financing  Council of Europe

World Report 2025: Bosnia and Herzegovina - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Bosnia and Herzegovina  Human Rights Watch

Support for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EU accession amid political challenges - European Western BalkansSupport for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EU accession amid political challenges  European Western Balkans

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Bosnia and Herzegovina-Austria | European Qualifiers 2026 - UEFA.comBosnia and Herzegovina-Austria | European Qualifiers 2026  UEFA.com

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Heightened tensions and destabilising risks after Serb entity’s leader is sentenced to jail and barred from politics - CredendoBosnia and Herzegovina: Heightened tensions and destabilising risks after Serb entity’s leader is sentenced to jail and barred from politics  Credendo

Bosnia and Herzegovina Urged to Strengthen Efforts Against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing - Council of EuropeBosnia and Herzegovina Urged to Strengthen Efforts Against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing  Council of Europe

Remarks at a UN Security Council Debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina - United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)Remarks at a UN Security Council Debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina  United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)

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ECDC country visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina to discuss surveillance of communicable diseases - European Centre for Disease Prevention and ControlECDC country visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina to discuss surveillance of communicable diseases  European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

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Freedom of expression in focus: Bosnia and Herzegovina takes a step forward in advancing protection of journalists - Council of EuropeFreedom of expression in focus: Bosnia and Herzegovina takes a step forward in advancing protection of journalists  Council of Europe

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Building safer digital spaces in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Council of EuropeBuilding safer digital spaces in Bosnia and Herzegovina  Council of Europe

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Religious communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina unite to promote interreligious dialogue and tolerance - Council of EuropeReligious communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina unite to promote interreligious dialogue and tolerance  Council of Europe

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UN / BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - UN MediaUN / BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA  UN Media

‘Worst-Case Scenario’: Fears Grow Among Post-War Returnees in Bosnia - Balkan Insight‘Worst-Case Scenario’: Fears Grow Among Post-War Returnees in Bosnia  Balkan Insight

Grand Chamber conclusions in a case concerning Bosnia and Herzegovina - ECHRGrand Chamber conclusions in a case concerning Bosnia and Herzegovina  ECHR

Protecting Freedom of Expression Against Defamation and SLAPPs in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Council of EuropeProtecting Freedom of Expression Against Defamation and SLAPPs in Bosnia and Herzegovina  Council of Europe

Recognition award from the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe - Venice Commission of the Council of Europe - Council of EuropeRecognition award from the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe - Venice Commission of the Council of Europe  Council of Europe

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Election administration in Bosnia and Herzegovina proposes steps for improving election process based on lessons learned in 2024 - Council of EuropeElection administration in Bosnia and Herzegovina proposes steps for improving election process based on lessons learned in 2024  Council of Europe

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Bosnia and Herzegovina in crisis as Bosnian-Serb president rallies for secession - University of LiverpoolBosnia and Herzegovina in crisis as Bosnian-Serb president rallies for secession  University of Liverpool

Continued strengthening of prison systems in Bosnia and Herzegovina through staff well-being - Council of EuropeContinued strengthening of prison systems in Bosnia and Herzegovina through staff well-being  Council of Europe

Constitutional Standoff in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Drama in Four Acts (So Far) - ConstitutionNetConstitutional Standoff in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Drama in Four Acts (So Far)  ConstitutionNet

Bosnia peace envoy says Serb regional leaders seek to destabilise country - Al JazeeraBosnia peace envoy says Serb regional leaders seek to destabilise country  Al Jazeera

2024 News items - WTO delegation visits Bosnia and Herzegovina to advance accession negotiations - World Trade Organization2024 News items - WTO delegation visits Bosnia and Herzegovina to advance accession negotiations  World Trade Organization

Embracing One Health for Sustainable Development in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Food and Agriculture OrganizationEmbracing One Health for Sustainable Development in Bosnia and Herzegovina  Food and Agriculture Organization

Dr. Nedim Hogic on Corruption and Foreign Influence in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Georgetown Journal of International AffairsDr. Nedim Hogic on Corruption and Foreign Influence in Bosnia and Herzegovina  Georgetown Journal of International Affairs

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New chapter opened in EU relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina's sub-national governments - European Committee of the RegionsNew chapter opened in EU relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina's sub-national governments  European Committee of the Regions

Poland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina - Round of 16 - FIBA EuroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballPoland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina - Round of 16 - FIBA EuroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

Bosnia and Herzegovina relives the trauma of Srebrenica 30 years after the genocide - EL PAÍS EnglishBosnia and Herzegovina relives the trauma of Srebrenica 30 years after the genocide  EL PAÍS English

Call to civil society organisations: Grants for projects addressing digital and sexual violence against women in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Council of EuropeCall to civil society organisations: Grants for projects addressing digital and sexual violence against women in Bosnia and Herzegovina  Council of Europe

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Bosnia and Herzegovina-San Marino | European Qualifiers 2026 - UEFA.comBosnia and Herzegovina-San Marino | European Qualifiers 2026  UEFA.com

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Bosnian Serb police raid federal office as tensions escalate - DWBosnian Serb police raid federal office as tensions escalate  DW

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Rebuilding Trust, One Municipality at a Time in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Welcome to the United NationsRebuilding Trust, One Municipality at a Time in Bosnia and Herzegovina  Welcome to the United Nations

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