The Stabilisation Force ( SFOR ) was a NATO -led multinational peacekeeping force deployed to Bosnia and Herzegovina after the Bosnian War . Although SFOR was led by NATO, several non-NATO countries contributed troops. It was replaced by EUFOR Althea in December 2004.
12-554: The stated mission of SFOR was to "deter hostilities and stabilise the peace, contribute to a secure environment by providing a continued military presence in the Area Of Responsibility (AOR), target and co-ordinate SFOR support to key areas including primary civil implementation organisations, and progress towards a lasting consolidation of peace, without further need for NATO-led forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina". SFOR
24-699: A period of 18 months. They were to take all necessary measures to ensure compliance with Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement and its right to defend itself against attacks or threats. Bosnia and Herzegovina also asked for an extension of the United Nations police force (the International Police Task Force) that was part of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH). The mandate of UNMIBH
36-694: The European Union organized as European Union Forces ( EUFOR ). Several sequential air operations supported the stabilization efforts. SFOR participated in Operation Joint Guard (21 December 1996 – 19 June 1998) and Operation Joint Forge (20 June 1998 – 2 December 2004). NATO nations providing troops included: Non-NATO nations providing troops included: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1088 United Nations Security Council resolution 1088 , adopted unanimously on 12 December 1996, after recalling all resolutions on
48-775: The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in the Netherlands . U.S. service members serving in SFOR were awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the NATO Medal . SFOR operated as part of Operation Joint Guard and Operation Joint Forge. As time progressed, the numbers of troops allotted to SFOR declined. On 2 December 2004, SFOR disbanded and its functions were assumed by military units from
60-462: The assigned zone) The three AOs were known collectively as Multi-National Divisions until the end of 2002 where they were reduced in scope to Multi-National Brigades. SFOR operated under peace enforcement , not peacekeeping , rules of engagement . For example, it was cleared, in 1997, to neutralise Serb radio-television facilities. During its mandate, SFOR arrested 29 individuals who were charged with war crimes . Those arrested were transferred to
72-475: The close of 2002, and to approximately 7,000 by the close of 2004. During NATO's 2004 Istanbul Summit the end of the SFOR mission was announced. It was replaced by the European Union 's EUFOR Althea, on 2 December 2004 at NATO HQ, Camp Butmir, Sarajevo, B-H. Operation Joint Forge was succeeded by the EU's Operation Althea . SFOR was divided into three zones of operation: (Some units had troops stationed outside
84-705: The conflicts in the former Yugoslavia and in particular resolutions 1031 (1995) and 1035 (1995), the council, acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter , authorised the creation of the Stabilisation Force (SFOR) in Bosnia and Herzegovina to replace the Implementation Force (IFOR). At a conference on Bosnia and Herzegovina there was an action plan to consolidate the peace process. Elections were held in
96-686: The country in accordance with the Dayton Agreement , and institutions were established as set out in the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina . Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia ( Serbia and Montenegro ) had played a positive role in the peace process, and the efforts of all were welcomed, including the High Representative , IFOR and other international organisations. The Security Council welcomed
108-426: The most votes in a constituency is elected. The Parliamentary Assembly ( Parlamentarna Skupština ) has two chambers . The House of Representatives ( Predstavnički dom/Zastupnički dom ) has 42 members, elected for a four-year term by proportional representation in each main ethnic group. The House of Peoples ( Dom Naroda ) has 15 members, appointed by the parliaments of the two Entities . Bosnia and Herzegovina has
120-493: The mutual recognition between the successor states of former Yugoslavia and stressed the importance of the full normalisation of their diplomatic relations . They were reminded of their obligations under previous Security Council resolutions and for full implementation of the Dayton Agreement and co-operation with the United Nations. Member States were authorised to establish the SFOR as a legal successor to IFOR for
132-788: Was established in Security Council Resolution 1088 on 12 December 1996. It succeeded the much larger Implementation Force IFOR which was deployed to Bosnia and Herzegovina on 20 December 1995 with a one-year mandate. The commanders of the SFOR, who each served one-year terms, were General William W. Crouch , General Eric Shinseki , General Montgomery Meigs , Lt. General Ronald Adams , Lt. General Michael Dodson , Lt. General John B. Sylvester , Lt. General William E. Ward , Major General Virgil Packett and Brigadier General Steven P. Schook . SFOR operated in support of NATO Operation Joint Guard and Operation Joint Forge . Troop levels were reduced to approximately 12,000 by
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#1732764826671144-573: Was extended until 21 December 1997 and the Security Council demanded that all United Nations missions worked together. Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina At state level, Bosnia and Herzegovina votes for the rotating Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Parliamentary Assembly . President is elected for a four-year term by constituencies referring to the three main ethnic groups . The candidate with
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