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28 Feb 08
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The international community's high representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Miroslav Lajcak, has expressed concerns over the "deteriorating" political situation in the country, amid calls for secession from segments of Republika Srpska – Bosnia's Serb entity.
"It is worrying that the positive constructive atmosphere [in Bosnia] which led to the initialing of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement [with the EU at the end of last year] is deteriorating so quickly", Mr Lajcak told journalists on Wednesday (27 February).
"There have been renewed tensions between political actors over the future constitution of the country, as well as the role and the competences of the state. State level institutions have been called into question", he added. -
Bonn powers will be used if needed
Asked if he is considering making use of the so-called Bonn powers conferred upon him by the Dayton Agreements – the peace treaty ending the 1992-1995 Bosnia war - the top diplomat said he would have "no hesitation" to do so if he felt it was needed.
Mr Lajcak's post as an international representative – or High Representative – in Bosnia and Herzegovina, was enshrined in the Dayton Agreements.
At a meeting in Bonn, Germany in 1997, the international community also granted real authority to the High Representative – the "Bonn powers", making it possible to impose legislation and sack officials judged to be obstructing the peace implementation process.
Mr Lajcak said he would not hesitate to use these powers.
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