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UN ends 10-year peacekeeping presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina

UN ends 10-year peacekeeping presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The United Nations liaison offices in Zagreb, Sarajevo and Belgrade will complete their mandate and close at midnight today, marking the end of the world body's 10-year peacekeeping presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The offices were established following the closure of the peacekeeping missions in Bosnia-Herzegovina (UNMIBH) and Croatia (UNMOP) to provide continuity, disseminate information, and facilitate contacts with local authorities.

The UN Liaison Office Belgrade will merge with the UN Mission in Kosovo's office in Belgrade to create a new UN office in the Serbian capital.

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the UN will continue to stay actively engaged through the work of the UN family of specialized agencies.