News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Head of OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina Jonathan Moore strongly condemns attack on N1 and FTV TV crews in Visegrad
Publishing date: 14 March 2016
SARAJEVO, 14 March 2016 – Ambassador Jonathan Moore, Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, strongly condemns yesterday’s attacks on N1 and FTV journalists in Visegrad...
OSCE Mission supports further witness protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 4 March 2016
SARAJEVO, 4 March 2016 – The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, in co-operation with the Center for Judicial and Prosecutorial Training in Federation of BiH, completed today the first of eight seminars to be held this year for judiciary staff on witness protection prior to, during and after trial as well as compensation for damages...
Early identification and prevention of violent extremism, in focus of the OSCE Mission to BiH-supported tabletop exercise
Publishing date: 3 March 2016
SARAJEVO, 3 March 2016 – The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, in co-operation with the BiH Ministry of Security and supported by the United States Government, concluded a two-day tabletop exercise at Jahorina mountain today, focusing on practical views and ideas in addressing the challenges of violent extremism...
Educators’ role central in helping youth to challenge violent extremism, OSCE event concludes
Publishing date: 17 February 2016
SARAJEVO, 17 February 2016- The education sector can play a crucial role in preventing young people from succumbing to ‘pull factors’ leading to violent extremism and terrorism, participants said at an OSCE-sponsored event dedicated to countering violent extremism and radicalization through education, which concluded today...
Developing counter narratives to combat online violent extremism content, in focus of OSCE-supported course in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 5 February 2016
SARAJEVO, 5 February 2016 – The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) this week organized a series of short courses, which concluded today in Sarajevo, on the use of Internet and social media in developing counter narratives to online content promoting violent extremism...
OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina marks its 20th anniversary
Publishing date: 31 December 2015
SARAJEVO, 31 December 2015 – The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina marked 20 years of its presence in the country this month, with the OSCE’s senior officials reflecting on the achievements and challenges faced by the Mission over the last two decades...
Municipal representatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia complete regional disaster risk reduction training course in Sarajevo
Publishing date: 18 December 2015
SARAJEVO, 18 December 2015 – A three-day regional disaster risk reduction training course organized by the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities and hosted by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, concluded today in Sarajevo...