Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. UN Security Council extends mandate of EU mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina Peace and Security
The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the European Union operation EUFOR Althea in Bosnia and Herzegovina for another 12 months.
The resolution was introduced by France, which stressed the importance of the presence of the European Union forces in maintaining peace and stability in the region. The EU forces have been carrying out this mission since 2004, when they replaced the NATO Stabilization Force (SFOR). EUFOR Althea will continue to cooperate closely with NATO headquarters in Bosnia, in accordance with the agreements transmitted to the Security Council in 2004. The resolution also authorizes EUFOR Althea and NATO to take all necessary measures to protect their personnel and to counter threats to peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including ensuring air traffic control over the country, as provided for in the Dayton Agreement.
According to the document, the Security Council plans to return to the issue before the expiration of the extended mandate, which underlines the continuing international support for stabilization in Bosnia and Herzegovina.