Assembly of the Serb People
The Assembly of the Serb People proclaim the Republic of the Serb People of Bosnia and Herzegovina, declaring it part of Yugoslavia
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1992 in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Explore 46 historical events and records for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1992.
Historical records for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1992
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January
Independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Bosnian Serb Assembly proclaims the Republic of the Serb people of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Republic of the Serbian People of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Assembly of the Serb People proclaim the Republic of the Serb People of Bosnia and Herzegovina, declaring it part of Yugoslavia
February
Constitution of Serbia
The constitution of the Serb Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina is adopted and declared that the states territory includes Serb autonomous regions, municipalities, and other Serbian ethnic entities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Republic of the Serbian People of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The assembly adopted the Constitution of the Serbian Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina including districts, municipalities, and regions where Serbs are the majority and a minority because of persecution during World War II
Constitution of Bosnia
The referendum is boycotted by Serbs, who regard it as an unconstitutional move, but achieves a 99.4% vote in favour on a 67% turnout (which almost entirely constituted of the Bosniak and Croat communities)
Independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The referendum is boycotted by Serbs, who regard it as an unconstitutional move, but achieves a 99.4% vote in favour on a 67% turnout (which almost entirely constituted of the Bosniak and Croat communities).
Referendum
The referendum is boycotted by Serbs, who regard it as an unconstitutional move, but achieves a 99.4% vote in favour on a 67% turnout (which almost entirely constituted of the Bosniak and Croat communities).
March
Bosnian Independence Referendum
Bosniaks and Croats vote for independence in a Serb-boycotted referendum.
Bosnian Independence Referendum
Supports independence after voters approve separation from Yugoslavia.
Bosnian Independence Referendum
Rejects the referendum and promotes a separate Bosnian Serb political structure.
Independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
A referendum on the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina from Yugoslavia is held, many Serbs boycot the referendum while Bosniaks and Croats and pro-secession Serbs vote, 64% of eligible voters vote 98% in favor of independence
Referendum
A referendum on the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina from Yugoslavia is held, many Serbs boycot the referendum while Bosniaks and Croats and pro-secession Serbs vote, 64% of eligible voters vote 98% in favor of independence
Rule of Bosnia and Herzegovina
A referendum on the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina from Yugoslavia is held, many Serbs boycot the referendum while Bosniaks and Croats and pro-secession Serbs vote, 64% of eligible voters vote 98% in favor of independence
Independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Izetbegovic announces the Bosnia's independence
President Takes Office
Alija Izetbegovic becomes President of the Presidency after independence preparations
Prime Minister Takes Office
Jure Pelivan becomes Prime Minister of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Bosnian Parliament promulgates the results of the referendum, proclaiming the republic's independence from Yugoslavia
Referendum
The Bosnian Parliament promulgates the results of the referendum, proclaiming the republic's independence from Yugoslavia
Republika Srpska
The Serb Parliament proclaims the "Serb Republic" (Republika Srpska)
Serb Autonomous Regions
The Serb Parliament proclaims the "Serb Republic" (Republika Srpska)
Serb Republic
The Serb Parliament proclaims the "Serb Republic" (Republika Srpska)
April
Siege of Sarajevo
Sarajevo is encircled by Bosnian Serb forces.
Siege of Sarajevo Begins
Leads the Bosnian government as Sarajevo comes under siege.
Siege of Sarajevo Begins
Directs Bosnian Serb political policy during the siege's opening.
Independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia is recognized by the United Nations as an independent state
Independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The republic's independence is recognized by the European Community
International Recognition of Bosnia
Leads Bosnia and Herzegovina as international recognition is announced.
Rule of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia is recognized by the United Nations as an independent state
Republic of the Serbian People of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Serbs' assembly in session in Banja Luka declared a severance of governmental ties with Bosnia and Herzegovina
May
Army of Republika Srpska Established
Provides political leadership as the Bosnian Serb army is established.
Army of Republika Srpska Established
Takes command of the newly established Army of Republika Srpska.
Constitution of Serbia
Assumes de jure powers, as described in the constitution of the Bosnian Serb administration, includes commanding the army of the Bosnian Serb administration in times of war and peace
Republic of the Serbian People of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Karadzic becomes President of the Bosnian Serb administration in Pale after the breakup of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Assumes de jure powers, as described in the constitution of the Bosnian Serb administration, includes commanding the army of the Bosnian Serb administration in times of war and peace
June
Republic of the Serbian People of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Karadzic declares the independent Serbian Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina, renamed Republika Srpska
Rule of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Karadzic declares the independent Serbian Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina, renamed Republika Srpska
August
Republic of the Serbian People of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The name Republika Srpska is adopted
London Conference on Yugoslavia
Presents the Bosnian government's position at the London conference.
November
Prime Minister Takes Office
Mile Akmadzic becomes Prime Minister during the Bosnian War
Other events (month unknown)
Independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Izetbegovic calls a national referendum on independence for Bosnia as a European condition for recognition of Bosnia as independent state.
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