As part of continuous support for the development of capacities for managing migration flows in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the European Union donated equipment worth 170,900 KM to the Directorate for the Coordination of Police Bodies of BiH in Sarajevo.

Karel Lizerot, Head Section for Justice and Home Affairs, Migration and Public Administration Reform, at the Delegation of the European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina handed over the equipment to  Enes Karić, Director of Directorate for the Coordination of Police Bodies of BiH. “The European Union invests in building the capacity of agencies that are involved in the response to migration flows in BiH, including the Directorate for the Coordination of Police Bodies of BiH. Our support will continue in the coming period,” Lizerot said.

This equipment includes specialized protective clothing and footwear and is part of comprehensive support for the work of the Directorate for the Coordination of Police Bodies of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which will significantly facilitate the work of police officers in the field. Namely, the European Union donated ten specialized all-terrain vehicles worth 725,000 KM to the Directorate in March this year, which will help police officers increase their mobility and operational efficiency.

The European Union remains committed to supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina in managing migration flows in the country. Through joint efforts and continuous support, the EU aims to ensure the well-being and protection of migrants while supporting the leading role of the state in responding to migration flows, and sustainable solutions. The project is implemented by IOM in partnership with UNHCR, UNICEF and UNFPA.