The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) acknowledges the efforts by the Central Election Commission (CEC) to uphold the integrity of the electoral process, including its decision to annul results of early elections in 135 polling stations in Republika Srpska (RS) and one in Brčko District of BiH.
In order to ensure the legitimacy of elected governmental institutions in RS, the Mission calls on all political actors, institutions and election participants to respect CEC decisions fully, refrain from actions or rhetoric that could undermine trust in the electoral process, and actively support the conduct of transparent and credible elections. Any threats against the CEC and its members contravene OSCE principles and international electoral standards and may constitute both political pressure and a criminal offence under applicable legislation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).
The Mission remains committed to supporting democratic processes in BiH and stands ready to continue its co-operation with the CEC and other relevant institutions in this regard.
