The Directorate for the Coordination of Police Bodies of Bosnia and Herzegovina successfully carried out all activities within its jurisdiction to secure the commemoration of the 31st anniversary of the genocide against the Bosniaks in the “UN Safe Area of Srebrenica,” which took place in a safe and dignified environment.
During the commemoration and the collective burial of genocide victims, extensive security measures were implemented at the Srebrenica-Potočari Memorial Center, as well as measures for the immediate security and escort of domestic protected persons and foreign VIP delegations. To carry out these tasks, the Directorate deployed a total of 140 police officers, who performed their duties in accordance with the highest professional standards.
The commemoration was attended by 15 domestic and foreign VIP delegations, and thanks to the timely planning and coordination of all competent institutions, the event proceeded without any security incidents.
Preparations for the implementation of this demanding security operation began at the beginning of the year and included the continuous collection, exchange, analysis, and assessment of security information, planning of human and material resources, as well as the active participation of the Directorate's representatives in the work of the Coordination Board, Organizing Committee and the Subcommittee for Security.
To effectively manage all activities, the Operational Headquarters for Operation “Srebrenica 2026” was established, with representatives from the Intelligence and Security Agency of BiH, the Ministry of Defense of BiH, the Armed Forces of BiH, the State Agency for Investigation and Protection, the BiH Border Police, the BiH Agency for Foreigners, the Brčko District Police, the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Republika Srpska, the Ministries of Internal Affairs of the Zeničko-Dobojski, Tuzlanski, Sarajevo Canton, Central Bosnia, Bosansko-Podrinje, Herzegovina-Neretva, and Una-Sana Cantons, as well as representatives of EUFOR.
The Operational Headquarters continuously monitored the security situation, conducted risk assessments, and reviewed all relevant security information throughout the entire period of event preparation and implementation. Intensive inter-institutional cooperation and daily data exchange enabled a timely response to all security challenges.
The Directorate for the Coordination of Police Bodies of Bosnia and Herzegovina expresses its gratitude to all police agencies, security institutions, and other entities that participated in the implementation of this complex security operation. Through their professional and coordinated actions, the institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina have once again demonstrated their ability to ensure a safe, dignified, and unimpeded commemoration of one of the most significant events in the country.