During the war against Bosnia and Herzegovina over 100,000 people were
killed, and countless others were injured and lost loved ones. Almost
half of the B&H population was forced from their homes. The ethnic map
of the country was changed drastically and overall damage was estimated
at US $100 billion. Experts agree that misuse of the media was largely
responsible for the events that triggered the war and kept it going
despite all attempts at peace. This study examines and follows the
efforts of the international community to regulate the broadcast media
environment in postwar B&H.