How did the international arms embargo affect the Bosnian government’s forces?

The international arms embargo significantly weakened the Bosnian government’s forces during the Bosnian War by restricting their ability to acquire necessary military equipment.1

While the Bosnian government army was hastily assembled to defend the country, the embargo hindered its military effectiveness, contributing to the erosion of its power in parts of eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina. This disadvantage was compounded by a conflict between 1993 and 1994 with Bosnian Croat forces, further straining the government's military capacity. It was not until later in 1994 that Bosniaks and Bosnian Croats agreed to form a joint federation, which eventually helped shift the military momentum in their favor alongside international intervention.12