The Office of the High Representative (OHR) in Bosnia and Herzegovina has issued a statement emphasizing that lasting peace and prosperity cannot be achieved without acknowledging and respecting the dignity of all victims of past crimes. The OHR stresses the importance of truth, especially as determined by both international and domestic courts, as a foundation for a stable future in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The statement directly references Ratko Mladić, implying a rejection of glorifying those convicted of serious offenses. This message underscores the need for accountability and reconciliation as central components of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s path forward. The OHR’s declaration, published by Sarajevo Times, signals continued international commitment to supporting a just and peaceful resolution to the country’s troubled past. It argues that honoring perpetrators undermines the prospects for meaningful progress and mutual understanding among all citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina.