Bosnia: Refugees

(asked on 13th January 2021) - View Source

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with (a) his Bosnian counterpart and (b) the EU on the conditions facing refugees in Bosnia.


Answered by
Wendy Morton Portrait
Wendy Morton
This question was answered on 18th January 2021

The UK government recognises the challenges faced by the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) in dealing with migration flows but is concerned by the humanitarian situation faced by refugees, particularly in winter conditions. Following the fire that devastated the Lipa temporary migrant camp in December 2020, the UK has again urged BiH authorities to take urgent steps to ensure appropriate shelter is available for migrants.

The UK continues to coordinate with international partners, including the EU, to help BiH meet its humanitarian responsibilities and assist the migrants and refugees present in the country. In 2019, the UK provided £565,000 of bilateral funding to support communities and authorities in BiH hosting migrants and refugees.

Our Embassy in Sarajevo regularly raises the challenges associated with migration with the relevant authorities in BiH, and we will continue to monitor the situation closely.

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