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  1. “The fight against impunity in a complex, multinational State such as Bosnia and Herzegovina is a precondition for achieving reconciliation and sustaining peace. In that regard, prosecuting war crimes, regardless of the national or religious affiliation of the perpetrators or victims, is of crucial importance for long-term stability in the country and the region. Once again, we confirm our strongest commitment to accountability and the delivery of justice without selectivity or hesitation.”

    2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source

  2. “We are continuing our overall efforts to strengthen the national justice systems at all levels. We are currently in the process of identifying and defining further activities necessary to advance the implementation of our national war crimes strategy in order to bring to justice persons responsible for war crimes. In that regard, we also rely on the continued support of the European Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the United Nations Development Programme in order to strengthen the human and material resources of judicial institutions to process war crimes cases in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and for general capacity-building, which is important for the full implementation of the measures and goals set out in our national war crimes strategy.”

    2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source

  3. “In that regard, the cooperation between the State Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Office of the War Crimes Prosecutor of the Republic of Serbia is recognized as a productive example of that. Genuine reconciliation strength lies in ourjoint efforts to deliver justice to the many victims within our region. As noted, the Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina has made steady improvement in prosecuting war crimes cases. During the reporting period it filed 16 new indictments, and more are expected by the end of the year. That includes indictments in complex cases. As for the so-called category II cases, it has been noted that they have all been processed, and trials and appeals are under way. Overall, significant progress has been achieved, and we remain committed to proceeding in the same manner.”

    2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source

  4. “That goes not only for prosecuting and punishing individual perpetrators of war crimes but also for achieving reconciliation among Bosniaks, Croats and Serbs, who are constituent peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We take note of the Prosecutor's assessments on the progress in achieving accountability for crimes committed in the former Yugoslavia, although national jurisdictions still face a significant backlog of war crimes to process. In that regard, Bosnia and Herzegovina attaches great importance to the promotion of stronger and more coordinated regional cooperation among prosecutors' offices. It is necessary for Member States to fully cooperate with the Mechanism in order for justice to be done. Likewise, judicial cooperation in the region remains essential to ensure accountability and bring about reconciliation.”

    2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source

  5. “Accordingly, we remain committed to contributing actively to the Mechanism's efforts to accomplish its mission. Furthermore, we encourage the Mechanism to continue to seek ways to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of its work in order to fulfil its mandate. We appreciate the continued support and assistance of the Office of the Prosecutor to our national judicial authorities in charge of prosecuting war crimes cases, as that remains vital for us to pursue and fulfil our commitments. We are also fully aware that the main burden to ensure accountability for all the crimes committed lies primarily on us. Bosnia and Herzegovina remains committed to the fight against impunity. The precondition for that is to have accountable and independent judicial institutions that enjoy public trust throughout the country.”

    2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source

  6. “We join others in taking note of the progress achieved by the Mechanism during the reporting period, as well as the additional advances it has made with regard to its residual functions. We also take note of the intensive efforts to strengthen its activities and improve its operations, procedures and working methods. It remains crucial to provide the necessary support for the work of the Mechanism and align together all the elements necessary for the successful conclusion of the its mandate within a reasonable period of time. It is of the utmost importance to highlight that, throughout the years, Bosnia and Herzegovina's cooperation with the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia has been steadfast and full, as stated in the reports of the Tribunal.”

    2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source

  7. “At the outset, let me congratulate you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December. It is nice to see an African country presiding over the Council. I would also like to thank Judge Theodor Meron, President of the International Residual Mechanism of the Criminal Tribunals, and its Prosecutor, Mr. Baron Serge Brammertz, for their reports. It seems as if Judge Meron has been a part of the Mechanism forever, and therefore it is hard to believe that he has just delivered his last report to the Council. I understand why he feels relieved to complete his mandate, and I wish him all the best in his future endeavours. His legacy will be safe within the archives of the Mechanism.”

    2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source

  8. “In addition, I would like to thank the Government of the Netherlands and the United Nations Development Programme for granting $245,400 for the EXPLODE+ project, which will help to dispose of the ammunition surplus and further contribute to the security of the population in the country and the region. In conclusion, I sincerely hope that the newly elected members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina will find the modus operandi that will enable them to overcome situations like this one and spare me from being put in a somewhat awkward position.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source

  9. “I would also like to thank the members of the Security Council for adopting the resolution on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and extending the mandate of the European Union-led stabilization force, Operation Althea, for an additional period of 12 months (resolution 2443 (2018)). I note that, in spite of some difficulties, the resolution deems that the security environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina remains calm and stable. Furthermore, I would like to thank the European Union for allocating €7.2 million in grants to support Bosnia and Herzegovina in the area of migration and border management.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source

  10. “According to the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Presidency is responsible for the country's foreign policy, which requires the approval by consensus of public statements made on behalf of the Presidency at international organizations and their bodies. As this is a transitional period, the outgoing members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina could not reach consensus at this stage on the substance of the statement to be delivered at this meeting. Therefore, in my personal capacity, I can only thank Mr. Inzko for his twentieth report (S/2018/974, annex) and his briefing today.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source

  11. “As this is the first time that I am addressing the Council, allow me to begin on a personal note by expressing my feeling of pride and humility, for there is no greater honour for a career diplomat than to represent his country at the United Nations, and especially at a Security Council meeting. I would like to congratulate China on assuming the presidency for the month of November and wish you, Mr. President, success in your endeavours. As the Council is aware, on 7 October general elections took place in my country. The results of the elections have still not been declared official by the Central Electoral Commission. Pending the official confirmation of the results, the newly elected members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina will be sworn in and take office on 20 November, in two weeks.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source