SARAJEVO, 2 December 2016 – It is clear that as the result of multiple actions on 2 October 2016, democracy was denied to the people of Stolac.

It is imperative that elections be conducted as soon as possible in accordance with the law and in an atmosphere of respect and calm, characterized by constructive and inclusive dialogue.

As members of the international community, we call on leaders of all local and national organizations, including of political parties at all levels, to do their utmost to work towards such a dialogue.

We condemn combative rhetoric and any possibility of violence.  The decisions of BiH institutions, including the Central Election Commission and the Appellate Division of the BiH Court must be respected.

Ambassador Edward Ferguson, Embassy of the United Kingdom

Ambassador Christiane Hohmann, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany

Ambassador Maureen Cormack, Embassy of the United States of America

Ambassador Lars-Gunnar Wigemark, EU Delegation to BiH and EU Special Representative in BiH

High Representative Valentin Inzko

Ambassador Jonathan Moore, OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina