Bosnia

UN's Bosnia mission wraps up operations, leaves behind police force 'fit for Europe'

31 December 2002
After successfully completing the most extensive police reform and restructuring mandate ever undertaken by the United Nations, the UN Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) will cease operations at midnight tonight.

Foundation set for modern police force in Bosnia and Herzegovina, UN envoy says

13 December 2002
The foundations are now in place for a modern, democratic, non-political police force in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the next step being the long-term establishment of the rule of law, the United Nations envoy to the country said today as the world body prepares to wrap up its operations there at the end of the year.
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Security Council voices appreciation for successful end to UN's Bosnia mission

12 December 2002
The Security Council today expressed its deep appreciation for the cooperative efforts that brought about the successful conclusion of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH), the mandate of which expires on 31 December.

UN Bosnia mission, set to wind up, laid foundation for recovery - Annan

6 December 2002
The United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) – one of the most extensive police reform and restructuring projects ever undertaken by the world body – has helped to lay the foundation for the country’s recovery and development, Secretary-General Kofi Annan says in a new report released today.

With UN help, sacred Jewish text unveiled in Bosnia and Herzegovina

3 December 2002
With help from the United Nations and other charitable organizations, a 700-year-old, sacred Jewish document has been unveiled in a public setting for the first time in Sarajevo.