MOSTAR, 22 July 2026 - Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Rick Holtzapple, participated today in a thematic session of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton Assembly dedicated to strengthening protection mechanisms against domestic violence and violence against women.The session was attended by representatives of legislative and executive authorities, law enforcement institutions, and civil society organizations to discuss challenges and opportunities in improving protection and support for victims and survivors.

SARAJEVO, 21 July 2026 - The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina today marked a significant step in strengthening the country's K-9 capacities by inaugurating upgraded infrastructure at the Border Police K-9 Unit at Sarajevo International Airport, presenting K-9 specialized equipment for police K-9 units of four jurisdictions in BiH, and unveiling the Master Plan of K-9 Units in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomes the adoption of the amendments to the Law on Weapons and Ammunition by the National Assembly of Republika Srpska.These amendments constitute an important step in the modernization of the Republika Srpska legal framework governing civilian weapons and ammunition. They also contribute to strengthening Bosnia and Herzegovina’s overall arms control framework by bringing legislation further into line with international standards and OSCE commitments.