Bosnia and Herzegovina: Timeline of Institutional Change
Peace Agreements, Local Agreements, Constitutional Events, Amnesties, Elections and Coup d'etats in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 1990.
Interactive timeline of peace or transition agreements, coup d’états, amnesties, elections and constitutional events since 1990.
Pre-negotiation Agreement: Statement of Principles for New Constitutional Arrangements for Bosnia and Herzegovina (Carrington-Cutiliero Plan of March 1992)
March 18, 1992
In March 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This statement of principles was produced as part of the EC's efforts to prevent the outbreak of conflict in the Yugoslav republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina. It provides for the republic to become and independent state, comprised of three nationally-defined constituent units, with proportional representation of the three main ethnic groups throughout state institutions. The agreement was adopted, but not signed by the parties, and was later rejected by the Bosnian Presidency.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Sarajevo Declaration on the Humanitarian Treatment of Displaced Persons
April 11, 1992
In April 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement between the leaders of the three main political parties in Bosnia-Herzegovina contains commitments to agreed humanitarian practices for responding to the displacement of civilians and related issues.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Bosnia-Herzegovina Ceasefire Agreement
April 12, 1992
In April 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for an immediate and total ceasefire, and includes commitments to disband all irregular armed forces, the right of return for refugees, and to work on defining the areas of future constituent units of the state.
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Local Peace Agreement: Ceasefire - Protocol (Ilidza Ceasefire)
April 23, 1992
In April 1992 a local agreement was signed in Ilidza at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short ceasefire agreement guarantees that there will be no military operations until 2400 hours on 24 April 1992.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Ceasefire Agreement
May 5, 1992
In May 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for an immediate ceasefire, exchange of captured and wounded lists, removal of dead bodies in cooperation with the ICRC, free movement of humanitarian aid and establishing hot lines between both sides.
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Framework-substantive, partial Agreement: The Public Announcement (Graz Agreement)
May 6, 1992
In May 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the framework-substantive, partial stage of the Bosnia Local peace processes. This short agreement provides for the territorial division of Bosnia between the Serbian and Croatian communities, but does not include the Bosnian Muslim community. The parties also announce an immediate, permanent ceasefire to be supervised by the EC.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Agreement on removal of Commands, Units and Institutions from Garrisons-Barracks of Zenica, Travnik, Konjic and Barracks and Institutions in Sarajevo
May 10, 1992
In May 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement provides for the safe withdrawal of the JNA from the republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It guarantees the safety and citizen's rights of family members of military personnel who wish to remain in Bosnia, and compensation for non-movable property.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Sporazum o prekidu vatre u Bosni i Hercegovini
May 18, 1992
In May 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for an immediate ceasefire, unblocking of all routes in Bosnia-Herzegovina, police and military checkpoints, and free passage for UNPROFOR and international humanitarian aid agency staff.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Geneva Agreement on humanitarian principles
May 22, 1992
In May 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement was signed in Geneva at the invitation of the International Committee of the Red Cross. The parties agree to act according to humanitarian principles and within the jurisdiction of International Humanitarian Law.
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Implementation Agreement: Agreement No. 2 (ICRC Geneva)
May 23, 1992
In May 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. Short agreement to implement humanitarian Agreement of 22 May 1992 negotiated under the auspices of the ICRC in Geneva. Parties agree to exchange liaison officers, establish a humanitarian commission, exchange lists of prisoners and other humanitarian modalities.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Agreement by the Serbian Republic of Bosnia and Hercegovina with regard to the opening of Sarajevo airport
June 1, 1992
In June 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement commits the Serbian side to a ceasefire in and around Sarajevo, withdrawing all anti-aircraft weapons systems from the vicinity of the airport, to be concentrated at five locations supervised by UNPROFOR.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Agreement by the Republic of Bosnia Herzegovina with regard to the Concentration of all Heavy Weapons in and Around Sarajevo
June 1, 1992
In June 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement commits the Bosnian army to a ceasefire in and around Sarajevo, withdrawing all heavy weapons to be concentrated at locations supervised by UNPROFOR.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Agreement of 5 June 1992 on the reopening of the Sarajevo Airport for humanitarian purposes
June 5, 1992
In June 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for the implementation of a previously declared ceasefire. It contains modalities for the demilitarization of Sarajevo Airport, removal of obstacles currently preventing the airport from operating, and guarantees from all parties for mobility of aircraft, airport workers and humanitarian personnel.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Agreement (ICRC Humanitarian Principles)
June 6, 1992
In June 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. In this humanitarian principles agreement the parties commit to respecting International Humanitarian law, and acting in accordance with the ICRC's action plan for providing humanitarian assistance. This includes freedom of movement for delivering aid, and access of ICRC delegates to prisons and places of detention.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Joint Statement
June 15, 1992
In June 1992 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republics of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and endorses the independence of Bosnia. Although it was made before the conflict between Croat and Bosniak forces in Bosnia, it has been included because it has a pre-negotiation function with regard to the Agreement on Friendship and Cooperation between the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Croatia, which outlined a constitutional agreement that became important to post-conflict agreements between Bosnia and Croatia.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Agreement on mutual release of the prisoners along the line “all for all”
July 5, 1992
In July 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for a mutual prisoner release along the line "all for all", by 15 July 1992, under the supervision and with the mediation of UNPROFOR.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Joint Statement
July 8, 1992
In July 1992 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for cooperation between the Republics of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina in opposition to activities the forces of Serbia and Montenegro. Although it was made before the conflict between Croat and Bosniak forces in Bosnia, it has been included because it has a pre-negotiation function with regard to the Agreement on Friendship and Cooperation between the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Croatia, which dealt not just with non-aggression and Serbia, but outlined a constitutional agreement, that became important to post-conflict agreements between Bosnia and Croatia.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Text of the agreement signed at London on 17 July 1992 by Mr. Boban, Dr. Karadzic and Dr. Silajdzic
July 17, 1992
In July 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for a 14 day ceasefire across the whole territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It also requests international supervision of heavy weapons, and commits to facilitating refugee return and civilian freedom of movement.
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Implementation Agreement: Agreement on Friendship and Cooperation between the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Croatia
July 21, 1992
In July 1992 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement provides for cooperation between the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and proposes a constitutional framework in which the state is configured into national constituent entities. It also affirms the role of the Croatian Defence Council (HVO) in the joint command of the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Although it was agreed before the conflict between Croat and Bosniak forces in Bosnia, it has been included because the outline of constitutional arrangements here has subsequent status in post-conflict agreements between Bosnia and Croatia.
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Local Peace Agreement: Pre-negotiation - Protocol
August 8, 1992
In August 1992 a local agreement was signed in Kiseljak at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia Local peace processes. This short agreement provides for further talks between the HVO and units of the Kiseljak Territorial Defence. It provides for a mutual suspension of hostilities, and the parties agree to remove barricades across the municipality.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Statement of Principles, International Conference on Yugoslavia (The London Conference)
August 26, 1992
In August 1992 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement is mainly comprised of calls on conflicting parties to comply with international humanitarian law, respect agreed ceasefires and to reach a final settlement on the constitutional status of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Confidence, Security-building and Verification (The London Conference)
August 27, 1992
In August 1992 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement contains military measures designed to build confidence and preclude a cessation of hostilities. These include mechanisms for monitoring, improved communication between parties, and verification of weaponry.
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Implementation Agreement: Conclusions on Implementation of Existing Sanctions, International Conference on Yugoslavia (The London Conference)
August 27, 1992
In August 1992 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This conference document discusses measures to enforce existing sanctions against Serbia and Montenegro, compliance with UNSCR 757, enforcement by neighbouring states, unauthorised transfers of assets, and strengthening the legal framework.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Specific Decisions by the London Conference, International Conference on Former Yugoslavia (The London Conference)
August 27, 1992
In August 1992 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides outlines specific decisions made by the London Conference, regarding: Cessation of Violence; Humanitarian Issues; Effective delivery of humanitarian aid; Dismantling detention camps; Safe Areas; International Action; Sanctions; and Violations of Humanitarian Law.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Statement of Principles on Bosnia, International Conference on Former Yugoslavia (The London Conference)
August 27, 1992
In August 1992 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement contains principles for a political settlement in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including: cessation of hostilities; recognition of independence; rights for national minorities; assistance for return of those forcibly expelled; and grouping of all heavy weaponry under Bosnian Serb control.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Programme of Action on Humanitarian Issues agreed between the Co-Charimen to the Conference and the Parties to the Conflict, International Conference on Yugoslavia (The London Conference)
August 27, 1992
In August 1992 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Work Programme of the Conference, International Conference on Yugoslavia (The London Conference)
August 28, 1992
In August 1992 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement outlines the work programme and establishes a steering committee for the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia. It establishes working groups on several issues: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Humanitarian Issues, Ethnic and National Communities and Minorities, Economic Issues, and Confidence and Security-Building and Verification Measures.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Belgrade Joint Communique of 11 September 1992 issued by Federal Republic of Yugoslavia President Cosic and Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Prime Minister Panic and witnessed by the Co-Chairmen (The London Conference)
September 11, 1992
In September 1992 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Croatia/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This joint statement contains principles for engagement with the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia, including statements on humanitarian issues, and relations between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Croatia. It also calls for resumption of talks and an agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Declaration of 19 September 1992 of Haris Silajdzic, Radovan Karadizic and Mate Boban
September 19, 1992
In September 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. In this short agreement, parties to the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina recognise the importance of humanitarian assistance, and agree to grant safe passage for relief convoys and released detainees.
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Implementation Agreement: Addendum to the Agreement on the Friendship and Cooperation between the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Croatia
September 23, 1992
In September 1992 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement is an addendum to the Agreement on the Friendship and Cooperation between the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Croatia, signed on 21 July 1992. It provides for further cooperation in the realms of defence, including a joint request to lift the international arms embargo, and a commitment to prosecute war crimes, particularly crimes of genocide.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Agreement on the release and transfer of prisoners
October 1, 1992
In October 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement provides for the release and transfer of prisoners and detained persons, subject to International Humanitarian Law and organised under the auspices of the ICRC and UNHCR. Includes annexes listing sites of detention and possible transfer routes, and a joint signed 'Recommendation on the tragic situation of civilians in Bosnia-Herzegovina'.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Agreement on Establishing a Ceasefire and Cessation of Hostilities
October 5, 1992
In October 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia Local peace processes. Agreement between the Republika Srpska and Hrvatska Zajednica Herceg‐Bosna for an unconditional and complete ceasefire along the current front lines of conflict. Parties agree not to cooperate with a third (Muslim) party against each other, free movement of civilians and humanitarian aid, prisoner exchange, and establishing cross-government bodies to rebuild infrastructure and boundary demarcation.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Joint statement issued at Geneva on 19 October 1992 by the President of Yugoslavia and the President of Bosnia and Herzegovina
October 19, 1992
In October 1992 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short statement contains agreement several issues, including the demilitarization of Sarajevo, mechanisms for humanitarian aid and the release of detainees, and the establishment of an independent war crimes commission of experts.
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Implementation Agreement: Joint Declaration made at Geneva on 20 October 1992 by the President of Croatia and the President of Yugoslavia (Geneva)
October 20, 1992
In October 1992 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Croatia/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement discusses implementation of issues agreed at the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia, including the reopening of links between Croatia and FRY, and a call for cessation of hostilities in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The parties agree to hold future talks on implementation of the Vance Plan for Croatia.
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Local Peace Agreement: Ceasefire - Announcement (Ceasefire for Vitez municipality)
October 22, 1992
In October 1992 a local agreement was signed in Vitez at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for the removal of barricades in the municipality of Vitez, removal of heavy weapons, and release of prisoners from the motel 'Lovac' and the Armed Forces captured by the HVO.
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Local Peace Agreement: Pre-negotiation - Agreement between the HVO Santici and representatives of the Muslim people of Ahmici, concluded at the home of Nenad Santic on 22 October 1992
October 22, 1992
In October 1992 a local agreement was signed in Ahmici at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia Local peace processes. In this short agreement, the Muslim inhabitants of Ahmici agree to surrender weapons to the HVO-Santici, under the guarantee of safety and that the HVO will form a mixed Muslim-Croat unit. The agreement also provides for the safe return of Muslim and Croatian refugees.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Press release
October 23, 1992
In October 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for commanders in the Prozor municipality to meet and discuss a ceasefire. The two sides agree to form a joint commission to investigate the causes of the fighting, set up joint checkpoints and a military police force, and share intelligence.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Conclusions
October 26, 1992
In October 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for a temporary ceasefire in the areas of Gornji Vakuf and Prozor between the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Croatian Defence Council. It establishes joint security for the passage of military and humanitarian convoys.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Statement
November 26, 1992
In November 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. Short statement by the parties saying that they are ready to agree to the implementation of SC Resolution 787 and will agree to a ceasefire.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Agreement Freedom of Movement for Civilians Linked with the Safety of the Airport
December 13, 1992
In December 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Agreement on the Separation of Forces in the area of Sarajevo Airport (collection of Sarajevo agreements)
December 22, 1992
In December 1992 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This military agreement contains several sub-agreements and plans as outputs of the Mixed Military Working Group held under the auspices of UNPROR. These include: Agreement pm yjr Implementation of Area of Separation; Agreement; Agreement on Demilitarization of the Airport Area and Opening of the Corridors; and Agreement on the Realization of the Demilitarization of the Airport Area and Opening of the Corridors.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Record of agreements processes leading to peace between the HVO and BiH in Gornji Vakuf
January 20, 1993
In January 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for an immediate ceasefire and separation of forces in the Gornji Vakuf area, including forming a joint commission to supervise agreements. It also provides for free passage for the BiH army, HVO, humanitarian aid convoys, the UN and the ECMM.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Agreement on an urgent cease-fire between the HVO and the BH Army in Central Bosnia
January 30, 1993
In January 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for a ceasefire in Central Bosnia, to be supervised withdrawal of forces by the EC Monitoring Mission. It provides for the Joint Commission of the HVO and BH Army to continue working, opening of routes, restoration of communication and electricity infrastructure, and reciprocal exchanges of prisoners.
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Implementation Agreement: General Headquarters of the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ABiH) and General Headquarters of the Croatian Defense Council (HVO): a signed agreement between the head of GHQ of the ABiH and head of GHQ of HVO
February 11, 1993
In February 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement establishes a joint command and coordination team between the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the HVO in Central Bosnia. It also provides for returning local people to their homes,
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Implementation Agreement: Agreement
March 3, 1993
In March 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement provides for implementation of the comprehensive peace package being negotiated at the time (Vance-Owen plan), and commits the Bosnian leadership to sign parts of the plan which they had previously refused. It provides for an interim presidency, with rotating membership along ethnic lines (Muslim, Croat and Serb).
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Agreement
March 26, 1993
In March 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for an investigation of the situation in Bilalovac, free movement of people and goods through Vares, removing military checkpoints in the area of joint responsibility, a process to form joint civilian checkpoints in Busovaca, and the parties agree to exchange liaison officers at all required levels in Central Bosnia.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Joint statement issued by the President of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the President of the Republic of Croatia on 27 March 1993 at Zagreb
March 27, 1993
In March 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This joint statement declares the support of both Presidents for the Vance-Owen Plan, and pledges further cooperation between the two countries and support for implementation of the plan. It also calls for the arms embargo on Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to be lifted.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Agreement reached between the HVO and A BiH
April 2, 1993
In April 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. In this short agreement the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina (A BiH) agrees to remove its forces from buildings in the centre of Gornji Vakuf. The agreement also provides for a prisoner exchange, a joint investigation with the HVO, ECMM and UNPROFOR into four missing persons and an ambulance, and a joint commission to monitor the removal of fortifications.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Agreement for the Demilitarization of Srebrenica
April 18, 1993
In April 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short ceasefire agreement provides for a total ceasefire in the Srebrenica area; the deployment of a UNPROFOR company into the area; demilitarization; and the opening of an air corridor between Tuzla and Srebrenica to evacuate the seriously ill and wounded.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Agreement
April 20, 1993
In April 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides commitment to implementing a complete and immediate ceasefire. It establishes a joint operational centre and a joint headquarters in Central Bosnia, and local joint commissions, to ensure cooperation. UNPROFOR commits to supporting these measures.
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Implementation Agreement: Order (Establishment of local commissions)
April 22, 1993
In April 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. Short agreement to establish local joint commissions between the Army of the Republic of BiH and the Croatian Defence Council in Vitez, Travnik, Busovaca and Kiseljak (Central Bosnia). It outlines the composition, duties and reporting responsibilities of the commissions.
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Implementation Agreement: Joint Statement; enclosure of Command Structure for the BiH Army and the HVO
April 25, 1993
In April 1993 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement contains commitments to implement previous agreements and military aspects of the Vance Owen Peace Plan. The enclosure provides for establishing a Joint Command between the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Croatian Defence Council (HVO).
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Release of all civilian prisoners and cleaning up of the battle field
April 29, 1993
In April 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement provides for a release of all civilian prisoners, and the collection of all dead bodies from the battlefield. It also provides for lists of names and places to be compiled and sent to relatives, and cooperation with UNPROFOR, UNHCR, ICRC and ECMM.
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Framework-substantive, comprehensive Agreement: The Vance-Owen Plan
May 2, 1993
In May 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the framework-substantive, comprehensive stage of the Bosnia peace process. Also known as the Vance-Owen Peace Plan, this agreement sets out the principles for forthcoming negotiations in Geneva. It is comprised of two short, signed agreements, and several annexes: Agreement Relating to Bosnia and Herzegovina; Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina; Annex I: Cessation of Hostilities; Annex II: Restoration of Infrastructure; Annex III: Opening of Routes; Annex IV: Separation of Forces; Annex V: Demilitarisation of Sarajevo; Annex VI: Monitoring of Borders; Return of Forces to Designated Provinces. An additional annex was created 'Agreement on interim arrangements' which was included as part of the ultimate plan. The agreement was signed by Mate Boban and Alija Izetbegovic on 25/03/1993, but Radovan Karadzic made his agreement suspensive on the support of the Assembly of the Republika Srpska, which ultimately was not forthcoming. This version of the agreement comprises the Vance-Owen Plan of January 1993, with the additional 'agreement/annex' of 25/03/1993, as signed by Karadzic on 02/03/1993.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Agreement on the Demilitarization of Srebrenica and Zepa concluded between Lt Gen Ratko Mladic and Gen Sefer Halilovic on 8 May 1993 in the presence of Lt Gen Philippe Morillon
May 8, 1993
In May 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement provides for the demilitarization of Srebrenica and Zepa as safe areas under the control of UNPROFOR. It also provides for the evacuation of the seriously ill and wounded and freedom of movement for humanitarian supplies.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Agreement reached between the HVO and the BH Army on 10 May 1993 in the presence of PMEZ and UNPROFOR
May 10, 1993
In May 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for withdrawal of BH Army soldiers from Hrasnica, protection of locals carrying out agricultural activities in the area, an immediate and mutual prisoner release between forces, and collection and return of captured military and technical equipment.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Agreement on the cessation of hostilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina concluded between Gen. Milivoj Petkovic and Gen. Sefer Halilovic on 12 May 1993, in the presene of Lt. Gen. Philippe Morillon and ECMM.HRC Jean-Pierre Thebault
May 12, 1993
In May 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Agreement on establishment of the cease-fire on the lines of contact made by LG Ratko Mladic and General Milivoj Petkovic
May 16, 1993
In May 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia Local peace processes. This short agreement provides for a ceasefire to commence on May 18, 1993. It also provides to expedite a prisoner exchange process, exchange of bodies, freedom of movement for civilians across front lines, and freedom of movement for flows of humanitarian aid.
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Implementation Agreement: Medjugorje Agreement
May 18, 1993
In May 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement provides for implementation modalities of the Vance-Owen plan, and previous ceasefire and military agreements between the HVO and BH Army. These modalities include organising proportional temporary provincial government in Mostar, Travnik and Zenica, a ceasefire from 19 May, appointing a temporary commissioner for human rights, and organising a joint command structure.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Agreement to calm the situation of the ABiH and HVO
May 21, 1993
In May 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. Twelve point agreement providing for an absolute ceasefire between the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Croatian Defence Council. It also provides for releasing detainees, establishing a joint command, return of displaced persons and establishes an implementation committee.
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Implementation Agreement: Text of US/Russia/UK/France/Spain Joint Action Programme (JAP) on Bosnia
May 22, 1993
In May 1993 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Negotiating team for the realisation of the cease fire agreement in Bosnia and Herzegovina
May 25, 1993
In May 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement provides for a mutual prisoner release of all civilians and combatants between the HVO and the Army of BiH, to be facilitated by the Spanish Battalion of UNPROFOR and the ICRC. It also provides for exchange of civilians in the areas of war activities from one community to another.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Agreement among the parties to halt the conflict in Central Bosnia
June 9, 1993
In June 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement provides for an absolute ceasefire, to be monitored by UNPROFOR and ECMM. It also provides for release of prisoners and detainees, mechanisms to facilitate the return of displaced persons, and freedom of movement.
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Ceasefire Agreement: General agreement to halt the conflict in Bosnia-Herzegovina of 15 June 1993
June 15, 1993
In June 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement provides for a multi-lateral ceasefire, and commits the parties to providing UNPROFOR with full freedom of movement, permitting delivery of humanitarian aid, adhering to the Geneva Conventions, refraining from using utilities as a weapon of war and providing lists of prisoners of war and dead persons.
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Framework-substantive, partial Agreement: Croat-Serb Constitutional Principles for Bosnia-Herzegovina
June 23, 1993
In June 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the framework-substantive, partial stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement establishes principles for establishing a confederation comprised of three constituent nations, an executive comprised of representatives from all three republics, a constitutional court, and mechanisms for international monitoring.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Agreement
July 1, 1993
In July 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia Local peace processes. Short agreement providing for a prisoner exchange between HZ-Herzeg Bosna and Republika Srpska, to take place on Sunday 4 July 1993 in Lovno and Novska. Includes a commitment for the Republic of Croatia to free 79 prisoners of war, and for it to respond to the agreement by noon on 3 July. It also includes a commitment that the Republika Srpska Krajina will release 59 prisoners.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Agreement on the Passage of Humanitarian Convoys (Makarska Agreement)
July 10, 1993
In July 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement provides for the free passage and distribution of humanitarian aid by the UNHCR and the ICRC. The parties commit to not hindering the delivery, including provision to hold uncontrolled armed elements accountable for any disruption to aid flows.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Agreement to restore the public utilities in and around the city of Sarajevo
July 12, 1993
In July 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for re-establishing the gas, electricity and water services in Sarajevo, and commits the parties to not using these supplies as the means of war. It also guarantees the safety of UNPROFOR whilst carrying out repairs.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Statement of 17 July 1993 by Dr Franjo Tudjman and Slobodan Milosevic
July 17, 1993
In July 1993 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. In this short agreement the parties state common principles regarding the status and conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and confirm the importance of a cessation of hostilities agreement.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Agreement for withdrawal of forces from Igman and Bjelasnica
August 14, 1993
In August 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for the withdrawal of forces under the command of General Ratko Mladic from the Igman and Bjelasnica mountains in Sarajevo, and the guarantee that the forces under the command of General Rasim Delic will not fill the area vacated by the Srpska forces.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Agreement on the evacuation of the severely sick and wounded
August 31, 1993
In August 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement provides for the protocol of evacuating the severely sick and wounded via medical convoy and helicopters. It provides for UNPROFOR inspections of medical vehicles to ensure that they are not used for transporting military equipment or weapons.
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Framework-substantive, comprehensive Agreement: Agreement relating to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Owen-Stoltenberg Peace Plan, or 'Invincible plan')
September 16, 1993
In September 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the framework-substantive, comprehensive stage of the Bosnia peace process. This comprehensive plan is comprised of: Constitutional Agreement of the Union of Republics of Bosnia and Herzegovina; 30 July 1993 Agreement for a Complete Cessation of All Combat Activities Among the Parties in Conflict; 11 August 1993 Military Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina; Preliminary Agreement Between the Republic of Croatia and the Union of Republics of Bosnia and Herzegovina for Implementing the 1965 Convention on Transit Trade of Land-Locked States [Unsigned as conditional on implementing Constitutional Agreement, not coded below], Joint Declaration of 16 September 1993; Joint Declaration of 14 September; Agreement between the Republic of Croatia and the Union of Republics of Bosnia and Herzegovina granting the Union access to the Adriatic through the territory of the Republic of Croatia.
Parts of the plan were signed over the course of negotiations from July to September 1993. Although all three sides signed component agreements, the peace plan was rejected by the Bosnian parliament on September 27th 1993. We have listed 16 September 1993 as the latest date that a part of the plan was signed (Appendix V: Joint Declaration, signed by all sides).
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Local Peace Agreement: Ceasefire - Joint Statement
October 21, 1993
In October 1993 a local agreement was signed in Western Bosnia at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia Local peace processes. This short statement provides for a ceasefire between the Croatian Defence Council (HVO) and the armed forces of the Autonomous Province of Western Bosnia, and announces the cooperation of the the Autonomous Province of Western Bosnia and the Croatian Republic of Herceg Bosnia.
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Local Peace Agreement: Implementation - Declaration
October 22, 1993
In October 1993 a local agreement was signed in Western Bosnia at the implementation stage of the Bosnia Local peace processes. This short agreement provides for mutual recognition between the Autonomous Province of Western Bosnia and Republika Srpska. It also guarantees all fundamental freedoms and human rights, in accordance with the Owen-Stoltenberg Peace Plan.
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Implementation Agreement: Joint Statement
November 7, 1993
In November 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia Local peace processes. This short agreement supports the signing of previous joint statements signed between the presidents of the Autonomous Province of Western Bosnia, Republika Srpska and the Croatian Republic of Herzeg-Bosnia. It also rejects a peace document signed in Zagreb and Belgrade.
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Implementation Agreement: Sarajevo Joint Declaration
November 12, 1993
In November 1993 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement contains implementation modalities for the principles of statements signed by the Presidents of Croatia and Bosnia, Franjo Tudjman and Alija Izetbegovic, regarding military conflict between the HVO and Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina, free passage of humanitarian aid, and to continue dialogue to solve issues between Croats and Bosniacs.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Joint Declaration
November 18, 1993
In November 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This declaration outlines commitments by the parties to facilitate free passage of humanitarian aid, safety for all international actors when delivering aid, prisoner release facilitated by the ICRC and adherence to the Geneva conventions and other International Humanitarian Law.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Agreement between Lieutenant General Ante Roso, HVO Commander and Brigadier General JG Reith, CBE, British Forces Commander Reached at the Meeting Held on Monday, 22 November 1993 in Tomislavgrad
November 22, 1993
In November 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement concerns the re‐establishment of supplies of humanitarian aid to Central Bosnia. The parties agree to exchange liaison officers, free movement for UNHCR and other humanitarian convoys. The agreement also contains conditions for moving humanitarian aid.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Local Ceasefire Agreement Mostar - Bijela
December 16, 1993
In December 1993 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. Short ceasefire agreement in the areas of Mostar, Salakovac, Bijela, Dreznica, Grabovica and Jablanica in order to allow free movement of humanitarian convoys.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Joint Statement of Professor Mile Akmadzic and Professor Nikola Koljevic
January 19, 1994
In January 1994 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia Local peace processes. This short declaration commits the parties to further cooperation and relations between the Croatian Republic of Herceg-Bosna and Republika Srpska.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Agreement of 26 January 1994 on the restoration of the electricity system
January 26, 1994
In January 1994 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for the restoration of the electricity system in Sarajevo, including commitments that forces of both parties will not interfere with the reconstruction work.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Prisoner exchange agreement
February 8, 1994
In February 1994 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. Short agreement which provides for a mutual prisoer exchange within the 4th BiH Corps zone, facilitated by the ICRC with support from UNPROFOR.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Results of the Meeting Between Lt Gen Rose and Military Representatives
February 8, 1994
In February 1994 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. Results of shuttle meetings of UNPROFOR with representatives of the BiH Army and the BSA to prepare for finalising a ceasefire for the city of Sarajevo.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Points of Agreement
February 18, 1994
In February 1994 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for unrestricted movement of the UNPROFOR verification patrols throughout the 20km exclusion zone around Sarajevo, establishes hot lines between UNPROFOR and Bosnian Serb Army corps HQ, and establishes a a permanent UNPROFOR presence at weapons regrouping sites.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Protocol of Understanding Between the Civilian/Military Representatives of the Republic of Srpska and UNPROFOR
February 19, 1994
In February 1994 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. Short agreement drawing on earlier process regarding the security situation in Sarajevo throughout February 1994, setting out confidence building measures.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Peace Accord (Ceasefire at Camp Pleso)
February 23, 1994
In February 1994 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for a ceasefire involving the immediate and total cessation of hostilities. The appendix provides for the opening of UNPROFOR routes for humanitarian aid and civilian access, prisoner release facilitated by the ICRC and the restoration of utilities.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Agreement (Ceasefire)
February 26, 1994
In February 1994 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement provides for an immediate ceasefire, and establishe a Joint Command Centre for the 3rd Corps of the Army of BiH and the HVO Central Bosnia.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Action Plan of the European Union for the Former Yugoslavia (EU Action Plan)
February 28, 1994
In February 1994 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. Waiting for full version of document and Owen book to input Description
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Framework-substantive, comprehensive Agreement: Framework Agreement for the Federation (Washington Agreement or Contact Group Plan)
March 1, 1994
In March 1994 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the framework-substantive, comprehensive stage of the Bosnia peace process. This Framework Agreement establishes a Federation in the areas of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina which have a majority Bosniac and Croat population. Attached to it is a Preliminary Agreement for a Confederation between the Republic of Croatia and the Federation, also agreed on by the parties in the signed enclosure.
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Local Peace Agreement: Pre-negotiation - Agreement
March 4, 1994
In March 1994 a local agreement was signed in Left bank of Mostar at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. Short agreement provides for evacuation of 19 sick and elderly people from the left bank of Mostar on 10 March 1994.
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Framework-substantive, partial Agreement: Principles and Actions to be taken in Establishing the Future Federation Army of Bosnia Herzegovina
March 12, 1994
In March 1994 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the framework-substantive, partial stage of the Bosnia peace process. Military agreement as part of the framework negotiations to establish the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Provides for the principles of a transitional period and the establishment of a Federal Army, including structure of the Joint Command.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Agreement
March 17, 1994
In March 1994 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement provides for the release of prisoners by the RBH Army and the HVO from locations in central Bosnia, to be assisted and facilitated by the ICRC. It also provides for the safe take off of UNPROR Spanish Battalion helicopters and safe flight over HVO territory.
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Framework-substantive, partial Agreement: Declaration Concerning the Constitution of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (with Proposed Constitution of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina attached)
March 18, 1994
In March 1994 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the framework-substantive, partial stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement endorses the proposed constitution for a Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It provides for institutional arrangements to establish and govern an ethnic Federation in majority Bosniac and Croat areas. It includes an Annex of Human Rights Instruments to be Incorporated into the Federation Constitution, and Criteria for the Definition of the Territory of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Final agreement reached between SRSG, Mr Akashi and the Bosnian Serb civilian and military authorities, Belgrade, 23 April 1994
April 23, 1994
In April 1994 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement provides for an immediate and total cease-fire in and around the area of Gorazde, to be monitored by a UNPROFOR battalion. It also provides for immediate medical evacuations, complete freedom of movement for UNPROFOR personnel and humanitarian organisations, and the immediate start of negotiations.
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Framework-substantive, partial Agreement: Vienna Agreements
May 11, 1994
In May 1994 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the framework-substantive, partial stage of the Bosnia peace process. Collection of agreements signed in Vienna on the 8th and 11th of May 1994. Provides for criteria to determine the territory of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, principles of canton formation, and division of responsibilities within the federation government between Bosniaks and Croats.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Agreement on the Demilitarization of the 3km Total Exclusion Zone East of the River Drina
May 21, 1994
In May 1994 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for an immediate and total ceasefire around the area of Gorazde, and withdrawal of Serbian forces from the total exclusion zone (TEZ). It also provides for freedom of movement for UNPROFOR, as maintainers of security throughout the TEZ.
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Ceasefire Agreement: COREU from ICFY
June 8, 1994
In June 1994 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for a one month ceasefire starting from 10 June 1992, whilst parties continue to negotiate a comprehensive cessation of hostilities, following a failed draft agreement in Geneva at the ICFY. It also provides for an immediate and complete prisoner release under supervision of the ICRC, and UNPROFOR will continue to monitor military activity.
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Renewal Agreement: Joint Communique
July 12, 1994
In July 1994 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the renewal stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement extends the Geneva Agreement of 8 June 1994, reaffirming UNPROFOR's commitments to eradicate ethnic cleansing and other human rights violations, and to monitor and report all military activities.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Agreement on the Elimination of Sniping Activities in the Sarajevo Region
August 14, 1994
In August 1994 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement commits both sides to issue orders which explicitly forbid sniping activities against military personnel, civilians and UN personnel in Sarajevo region.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Agreement on Prisoner Releases
October 1, 1994
In October 1994 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for prisoner releases and medical evacuations facilitated by the ICRC and UNHCR. It also agrees to allow humanitarian convoys and negotiators safe passage in and out of Gorazde.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Comprehensive Peace Agreement (Carter Agreement)
December 21, 1994
In December 1994 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement, signed in several versions over two days, provides for an immediate ceasefire monitored by UN forces, commencing negotiations for a total cessation of hostilities agreement, unrestricted movement of humanitarian aid, and an early exchange of detainees.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement, Pleso
December 23, 1994
In December 1994 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for a general ceasefire at 1200 hours on 24 December 1994, to last for four months and seven days. The parties agree to enable mobility of humanitarian convoys, release all detainees, and begin negotiations for a comprehensive cessation of hostilities.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Agreement on Complete Cessation of Hostilities
December 31, 1994
In December 1994 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement provides for a complete cessation of hostilities, supervised by UNPROFOR. It also provides for freedom of movement for UNPROFOR and international agencies, restoration of utilities, commencing a prisoner release process, and the observation of withdrawal of all foreign troops.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Statement of understanding concerning the Comprehensive Cease-fire Agreement and the Agreement on Complete Cessation of Hostilities
January 2, 1995
In January 1995 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short statement commits the Bosnian Croat party to sign multiple ceasefire agreements from 1994, and a declaration against forcible conscriptions and ethnic cleansing.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Meeting of Army Commanders (Military Implementation of COHA)
January 11, 1995
In January 1995 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement provides for implementation of the Complete Cessation of Hostilities, and other outstanding military matters from previous agreements, including redefining the line of contact, future meetings on detainee exchanges and medical evacuations, and withdrawal of foreign troops.
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Implementation Agreement: Protocol on Realisation of Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities of 31 December 1994 for Items 5, 6 and 8 and the Agreement on Freedom of Movement in the Area of Sarajevo of 17 March 1994
January 23, 1995
In January 1995 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement commits parties to implementing the Agreement on Cessations of Hostilities of 31 December 1994 and the Agreement on Freedom of Movement of 17 March 1994. It provides for re-opening roads in the Sarajevo area for humanitarian access, the free choice of place of residence for citizens, and exchange of prisoners.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Principles for Freedom of Movement (COHA implementation)
January 31, 1995
In January 1995 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement implements paragraph 5 of the Agreement on Complete Cessation of Hostilities signed on 31 December 1994, for freedom of movement of UNPROFOR convoys and other UNPROFOR mobility across Serb-held territory.
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Implementation Agreement: Agreement (COHA Implementation)
January 31, 1995
In January 1995 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement implements Article 1, paragraph C of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement of January 23 1995, by opening airport routes for official international humanitarians.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Agreement
April 6, 1995
In April 1995 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. Agreement made at a meeting of the Joint Commission to begin an exchange of unburied dead soldiers from both the Bosnian and Serbian sides, with the support of SPABAT.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Agreement for S4 Checkpoint
April 8, 1995
In April 1995 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement provides for freedom of movement through the S4 check point at Sarajevo. It establishes vehicle and identity checks, withdrawal of UNPROFOR armoured personnel carriers, and change of Serb authorities with a new team from another corps.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Agreement between General Smith and General Mladic
July 19, 1995
In July 1995 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement provides for access for humanitarian aid convoys, ICRC and UNHCR representatives to the Srebrenica area. It also provides for evacuation of wounded Moslems from Potocari, women, children and elderly Moslems, and DUTCHBAT soldiers. Issues regarding access to Gorazde, Zepa and Sarajevo are also raised.
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Implementation Agreement: Declaration on Implementation of the Washington Agreement
July 22, 1995
In July 1995 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This declaration on the implementation of the Washington agreement includes commitment to continued cooperation between the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Croatian Defence Council against Serb and Montenegrin forces, and calls on the Republic of Croatia to provide military assistance.
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Local Peace Agreement: Ceasefire - Agreement on the disarmament of the able-bodied population in the Zepa enclave
July 24, 1995
In July 1995 a local agreement was signed in Zepa at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia Local peace processes. This surrender agreement provides for the forcible removal of the civilian population from the former UN safe area of Zepa, and the holding of civilians until military prisoners are released, all to be facillitated by the ICRC, UNPROFOR, UNHCR and other humanitarian organisations, in accordance with the Geneva Conventions.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Agreed Basic Principles signed on 8 September 1995 at Geneva
September 8, 1995
In September 1995 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement contains principles as basis for talks on ending the war in Bosnia, which includes principles on state configuration, and the division of the state into two entities: the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republica Srpska.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Further Agreed Basic Principles (additional to those issued 8 September 1995, in Geneva)
September 26, 1995
In September 1995 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement contains further principles additional to those agreed on 8 September 1995 at Geneva, as basis for talks on ending the war in Bosnia, which includes principles on a future settlement, the division of the state into two entities, establishing institutions, and holding elections.
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Ceasefire Agreement: Ceasefire Agreement for Bosnia and Herzegovina
October 5, 1995
In October 1995 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short ceasefire agreement provides for 60 day ceasefire to allow negotiation and commencement of peace agreement, and commitments to honour obligations under Geneva Agreed Basic Principles, Framework Agreement and Further Agreed Basic Principles (1995).
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Ceasefire Agreement: Declaration (unilateral ceasefire implementation)
October 11, 1995
In October 1995 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the ceasefire stage of the Bosnia peace process. Short statement in which the Republic and Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina agrees to implement the ceasefire agreement of 5 October 1995, subject to the other side also implementing the ceasefire.
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Renewal Agreement: Trilateral New York Declaration of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Turkey
October 23, 1995
In October 1995 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the renewal stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement between the presidents of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Turkey reaffirms their commitment to the Contact Group peace proposal, and calls for Turkey to be included into the expanded International Contact Group.
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Implementation Agreement: Dayton Agreement on Implementing the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dayton
November 10, 1995
In November 1995 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement provides for transfer of powers from Government of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and for implementing legislation in the parliaments of the Federation and the Republic to that end. The signed Annex contains Agreed Principles for the Interim Statute for the City of Mostar.
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Implementation Agreement: Agreement on Initialling the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina
November 21, 1995
In November 1995 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process.
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New Constitution: Bosnia and Herzegovina 1995
November 21, 1995
In 1995 a new constitution was introduced in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The constitution was drafted as part of the Dayton Peace Accords and was ratified once the accords were signed. This constitution details the way in which the constitution can be formally amended, however it holds some provisions that are expressed as unamendable. Additionally, the constitution includes transitional provisions that guide the transition from the previous system to the new, current constitutional order.
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Framework-substantive, comprehensive Agreement: General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Dayton Peace Agreement)
November 21, 1995
In November 1995 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the framework-substantive, comprehensive stage of the Bosnia peace process. Short central agreement, with a number of detailed substantive annexes providing for: 1-A Agreemenet on Military Aspects of the Peace Settlement; 1-B Agreement on Regional Stabilisation; 2 Agreement on Inter-entity boundary line and Related Issues; 3 Agreement on Elections; 4 Constitution; 5 Agreement on Arbitration; 6 Agreement on Human Rights; 7 Agreement on Refugees and Displaced Persons; 8 Agreement on the Commission to Preserve National Monuments; 9 Agreement on Public Corporations; 10 Agreement on Civilian Implementation; 10 Agreement on International Police Task Force.
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Pre-negotiation Agreement: Conclusions of the Peace Implementation Conference held at Lancaster House (London Conference)
December 9, 1995
In December 1995 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the pre-negotiation stage of the Bosnia peace process. The conclusions of the Peace Implementation Conference establishes a Peace Implementation Council (PIC) formed of countries and international organisations. It provides implementation mechanisms for the international military mission, regional stabilization, civilian institutions and administrative structures, the Office of the High Representative, humanitarian assistance, human rights protection, elections, reconstruction, and future relations.
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Implementation Agreement: Agreement for the establishment of the Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian language texts of the Annexes to the General Framework Agreement
December 14, 1995
In December 1995 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement requests for the establishment of Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian texts of the Annexes to the General Framework Agreement for peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Implementation Agreement: UN Security Council Resolution 1031
December 15, 1995
In December 1995 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This UN Security Council Resolution contains implementation modalities for enacting the General Framework Agreement for Peace, particularly for the formation of the multinational implementation force (IFOR), and reaffirming the powers of the High Representative.
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Implementation Agreement: UN Security Council Resolution 1035
December 21, 1995
In December 1995 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short UN Security Council resolution agrees to establish an a United Nations civilian police force, the International Police Task Force (IPTF) and a United Nations civilian office in order to implement Annex 11 of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Implementation Agreement: Agreement on the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo
March 30, 1996
In March 1996 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement provides for the further establishment of Federation institutions, the transfer of governmental structures, specific obligations regarding the composition and structure of institutions, and consequences of non-implementation.
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Implementation Agreement: Petersberg Declaration on the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
April 25, 1996
In April 1996 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement to implement unfulfilled provisions of the Sarajevo Agreement, and is divided into key areas: federation implementation, human rights institutions, media issues, police issues, and economic issues.
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Implementation Agreement: Agreement on Restructuring the Police (Bonn-Petersburg Agreement)
April 25, 1996
In April 1996 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement outlines principles for a restructured police force for the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, proceding canton by canton. Measures include downsizing the police force, commitments to human rights standards, lustration, a new uniform, and involvement of United Nations International Police Task Force (UN IPTF).
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Implementation Agreement: Joint Declaration (on normalisation of relations between Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Bosnia and Herzegovina)
October 3, 1996
In October 1996 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. An agreement establishing normalised relations between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Bosnia Herzegovina
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Implementation Agreement: Exchange of letters providing for establishment of Stabilization Force (SFOR)
December 2, 1996
In December 1996 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This exchange of letters between the parties and the Secretary-General of NATO, provides for creation of a NATO Stablilization Force (SFOR) as a follow up to the Implementation Force (IFOR).
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Implementation Agreement: UN Security Council Resolution 1088
December 12, 1996
In December 1996 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This UN Security Council Resolution contains implementation modalities for enacting the General Framework Agreement for Peace, particularly formation of a multinational stabilization force (SFOR) to succeed IFOR, and reminds the parties of their commitment to cooperate with the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.
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Local Peace Agreement: Implementation - Decisions on Mostar of 12 February 1997
February 12, 1997
In February 1997 a local agreement was signed in Mostar at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement aims to fully implement existing Federation agreements, and to address recent tensions, violence and displacement in Mostar. It provides for the International Police Task Force (IPTF) to investigate and cooperate with the Stabilization Force (SFOR) to provide security and guarantee freedom of movement for residents.
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Implementation Agreement: Agreement on Special Parallel Relations between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Republika Srpska
February 28, 1997
In February 1997 an interstate/mixed agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement provides for cross-border cooperation and good bilateral relations between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republika Srpska federal entity in Bosnia-Herzegovina. It provides for cooperation and promotion of ties in economic, cultural and security areas.
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Implementation Agreement: Joint Statement, Split, Croatia
August 6, 1997
In August 1997 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This agreement reaffirms the parties' commitment to implementation of existing peace agreements, and provides for measures to support cross-border cooperation between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia. It also addresses cooperation with criminal tribunals, refugee return and the role of the media in promoting reconciliation.
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Implementation Agreement: Framework on Police Restructuring Agreement, Reform and Democratization in the Republika Srpska
December 9, 1998
In December 1998 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. This short agreement contains principles between Republika Srpska and the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina providing for the restructuring, reforming, and democratizing the Republika Srpska police force. It sets out the role of the International Police Task Force, a cap on numbers of police officers and the ethnic composition of the Republika Srpska police.
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Amendment to Bosnia and Herzegovina 1995 Constitution (rev. 2009)
November 21, 2009
In 2009 there was amendments made to the 1995 Constitution. The constitution was drafted as part of the Dayton Peace Accords and was ratified once the accords were signed.
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- The Constitute website
- Full-text PDF
- Constitutes page for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Implementation Agreement: Political agreement on principles for ensuring a functional Bosnia and Herzegovina that advances on the European path
June 12, 2022
In June 2022 an intrastate agreement was signed, in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia (former), at the implementation stage of the Bosnia peace process. Political agreement between the heads of 12 political parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in which parties commit to political and legal steps to implement elections and stable institutions, tackle corruption, support reconciliation, extend the EUFOR peacekeeping mission and pursue EU accession. It also reaffirms support for the Dayton Peace Agreement.
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Amnesties
6
Constitutions
2
Elections
16
Local Agreements
9
Peace Agreements
127
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The following data sources were used to develop these timelines:
Bell, C., & Badanjak, S. (2019). Introducing PA-X: A new peace agreement database and dataset. Journal of Peace Research, 56(3), 452-466. Available at https://www.peaceagreements.org/
Chin, J. J., Carter, D. B., & Wright, J. G. (2021). The Varieties of Coups D’état: Introducing the Colpus Dataset. International Studies Quarterly, 65(4), 1040-1051.
Elkins, Zachary and Tom Ginsburg. 2022 “Characteristics of National Constitutions, Version 4.0.” Comparative Constitutions Project. Last modified: October 24, 2022. Available at comparativeconstitutionsproject.org
The National Elections across Democracy and Autocracy (NELDA) dataset: Hyde, S. D., & Marinov, N. (2012). Which elections can be lost? Political analysis, 20(2), 191-210.
Mallinder, L., (2020), Amnesties, Conflict and Peace Agreement (ACPA) Dataset. Available at https://www.peaceagreements.org/amnesties/