A/RES/55/113
1.
Reiterates its call for the full and consistent implementation of the
General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the
annexes thereto (collectively the “Peace Agreement”)7 by all parties;
2.
Stresses the crucial role of human rights in the successful implementation
of the Peace Agreement, and underlines the obligations of all parties under the Peace
Agreement to comply with international human rights law and to secure for all
persons within their jurisdiction the highest level of international norms and
standards of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the rule of law and
effective administration of justice at all levels of government, the freedom and
independence of the media, freedom of expression, freedom of association,
including with respect to political parties, freedom of religion and freedom of
movement;
3.
Also stresses the need for enhanced international efforts to foster and
effect the prompt and voluntary return of displaced persons and refugees in safety
and with dignity;
4.
Condemns the growing problem of trafficking in women in the region,
and calls upon all concerned authorities to combat actively this criminal practice;
5.
Urges all States and parties to the Peace Agreement that have not done so
to meet their obligations to cooperate fully with the International Tribunal for the
Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International
Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991,
as required by Security Council resolution 827 (1993) of 25 May 1993 and all
subsequent relevant resolutions, and in particular to comply with their obligations to
arrest and transfer to the custody of the Tribunal those indicted persons present in
their territories or under their control;
6.
Notes that varying degrees of progress have been made in the human
rights situation in all States and by all parties to the Peace Agreement, but that
substantial efforts remain to be made in several areas;
7.
Reiterates its call upon all States and parties to the Peace Agreement to
ensure that the promotion and protection of human rights and effective, functioning
democratic institutions will be central elements in developing civilian structures;
8.
Notes the progress made by
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9.
Also notes the progress made with regard to refugee returns in Bosnia and
Herzegovina, while calling upon all authorities actively to support the return process
for minority refugees and internally displaced persons, inter alia, through the
eviction of illegal occupants of housing intended for internally displaced persons
and refugees, in particular in areas of the Republika Srpska with a majority
population of Bosnian Serbs and areas of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
with a majority population of Bosnian Croats;
10. Welcomes the “Constituent Peoples” decision of the Constitutional Court
of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which reflects the commitment of Bosnia and
Herzegovina to meeting the highest standards of human rights and fundamental
freedoms;
11. Condemns the harassment of returning minority refugees and internally
displaced persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the destruction of their
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