Valentin Inzko took office in Bosnia
26 Mar, 2009 Balkanblog
The new UN High Representative to Bosnia, Valentin Inzko, took office with an indefinite mandate. The EU is divided as to when OHR's supervisory role in Bosnia could end. Inzko also acts as the EU representative in Bosnia.
It is not a surprise that Russia has said that the extension of the Office of the High Representative would not help Bosnia's peace process but hamper it. EU diplomats have said that instability in Bosnia could complicate the entire region's EU aspirations.
Diplomats are set to meet again in June to consider if they should end Bosnia's protectorate status.