In brief
The UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2834 on Oct. 30, extending the mandate of the EU‑led stabilisation force EUFOR Althea and a NATO presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina for 12 months. The move reaffirms the international community’s commitment to upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement and protects the forces by granting them the right to defend themselves. The extension comes as Bosnia continues to consolidate peace after the 1992‑1995 war.
The UN Security Council on Friday extended the mandate of the EU‑led stabilisation force and NATO presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina for 12 more months, according to a unanimous vote.
Resolution 2834, adopted on Oct. 30, reauthorises EUFOR Althea and the NATO contingent to keep the 1995 Dayton Peace Agreement, which ended the Bosnian War, in force.
The resolution also lets United Nations member states assist and defend the forces if requested, giving them the right to use all necessary measures against attack or threat of attack.
EUFOR Althea has replaced a former NATO‑led force; its mission is to ensure that Bosnia remains stable and that the terms of the peace deal are respected. The extension signals international confidence that the country is on a secure path to recovery.
With the new mandate in place, the force will continue to patrol and support local police, monitor the peace implementation, and help build Bosnia’s security infrastructure for a full year.