As an expert in the field of international relations and conflict resolution, I have studied various historical conflicts, including the Bosnian War. The Bosnian War was a devastating conflict that took place from 1992 to 1995 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the primary parties involved being Bosnian Muslims (known as Bosniaks), Bosnian Croats, and Bosnian Serbs. The war was characterized by ethnic cleansing, mass displacement, and numerous war crimes.

The end of the war was a complex process that involved both military and diplomatic efforts. The war was brought to an end by the **General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina**, which is more commonly known as the Dayton Accords. These agreements were negotiated at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, between November 1 and 21, 1995. The negotiations were a result of intensive diplomatic efforts led by the United States, with key involvement from other international actors.

The Dayton Accords were signed in Paris on December 14, 1995, and they established a comprehensive framework for peace, which included provisions for the cessation of hostilities, the withdrawal of foreign troops, the establishment of a unified but decentralized state with two entities (the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republika Srpska), and the creation of a central government with shared powers. It also provided for the return of refugees and displaced persons, the holding of elections, and the establishment of a Human Rights Commission.

The implementation of the Dayton Accords was not without challenges. The Office of the High Representative (OHR) was established to oversee the civilian implementation of the peace agreement, and the International Police Task Force (IPTF) was created to assist in the restructuring of the police forces and to monitor human rights. Additionally, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) established the Stabilization Force (SFOR) to deter any resurgence of conflict and to support the implementation of the military aspects of the agreement.

The end of the Bosnian War was a significant achievement in international diplomacy and peacekeeping. However, it was also the beginning of a long and complex process of reconciliation and rebuilding. The Dayton Accords laid the foundation for peace, but the road to lasting stability and prosperity in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been, and continues to be, a challenging one.

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There is debate over the start date of the Bosnian War. ... The war was brought to an end by the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, negotiated at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio between 1 and 21 November 1995 and signed in Paris on 14 December 1995.read more >>