# Bosnia and Herzegovina refugee and returnee support

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bosnia-and-herzegovina-refugee-and-returnee-support
> Updated: 2026-09-14T06:32:44.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Commission for Refugees and Displaced Persons of Bosnia and Herzegovina has approved 4,155,000 KM for 2026 to support returnees and displaced persons under the rights established by Annex VII of the Dayton Peace Agreement. This funding is intended for various projects, with applications open to cities, municipalities, and religious communities.

Despite these financial allocations, displaced populations continue to encounter severe obstacles to sustainable living. In areas such as Gornja Brijesnica, a lack of basic infrastructure including electricity, water, and functional roads hinders resettlement. In Srebrenica, the population has seen a significant decline from pre-war levels, leaving many returnees reliant on agriculture and calling for increased state support to ensure economic survival. Amidst these challenges, some local initiatives attempt to promote multi-ethnic coexistence through cultural activities.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Bosnia and Herzegovina returnees face infrastructure and survival challenges

Displaced residents in Bosnia and Herzegovina struggle to rebuild lives in areas like Srebrenica and Gornja Brijesnica due to inadequate infrastructure and economic challenges.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bosnia-and-herzegovina-returnees-face-infrastructure-and-survival-challenges

### 2026-09-10: Bosnia and Herzegovina allocates 4.15 million KM for refugee and returnee projects

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Commission for Refugees has allocated 4,155,000 KM for 2026 to support returnees and displaced persons under the Dayton Peace Agreement.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bosnia-and-herzegovina-allocates-415-million-km-for-refugee-and-returnee-projects

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Cite as: Bosnia and Herzegovina refugee and returnee support. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bosnia-and-herzegovina-refugee-and-returnee-support
