Bosnia & Herzegovina woes

The Department of State warns that there are still risks from occasional localized political violence in Bosnia & Herzegovina. Raids to capture indicted war criminal Radovan Karadzic gave rise to local disturbances and protests in March and April 2004. Resentment against NATO-led Stabilisation Forces (SFOR) continues, especially in the far eastern parts of the country. The international community continues to be the target of occasional threats.

Crime is also on the rise, particularly in Sarajevo and other urban areas. In addition, land mines and unexploded ordnance remain in many areas of the country.