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OSCE condemns attacks in former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
SKOPJE 5 March 2001
SKOPJE, 05 March 2001 - The OSCE Mission to Skopje is very concerned about the latest developments in the area of Tanusevci and strongly condemns the inhumane act of laying of landmines in the Tanusevci area, which led to the killing of two soldiers. While expressing sincere condolences to the families of the victims, the OSCE Mission also appeals to all parties involved to condemn the action and to exercise all influence in order to prevent its repetition.
While on the way to the monitoring area Sunday morning, a joint patrol involving the OSCE, European Union Monitoring Mission, UN High Commissioner on Refugees and the British Embassy patrol encountered a Macedonian Army vehicle, which had just hit a landmine. One soldier was killed; a second succumbed later due to severe injuries. The rescuing effort initiated by the ground team involved the Macedonian Ministry of Defence and KFOR.
Following a meeting with President Trajkovski, Parliament President Andov, Prime Minister Georgievski, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kerim and members of the diplomatic corps, the OSCE Mission would like to reaffirm the International Community's commitment to the principles of stability and territorial integrity in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The OSCE Mission has frequently echoed the International Community's appreciation for the restraint shown by the Macedonian military and police authorities in the face of continued provocation.
The OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje is the longest serving OSCE mission. It was established in September 1992 to help prevent the spillover of the conflict in the former Yugoslavia by monitoring the border between Serbia (Federal Republic of Yugoslavia) and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
Today, border monitoring remains a core component of the Mission's activities. The Mission is also engaged in mediation efforts aimed at improving inter-ethnic relations in the country; assists in the development of a civil society; contributes in the fields of the economy and environment; and, when necessary, co-ordinates election monitoring activities.
For more information, contact Harald Schenker, Minorities and Media Adviser, OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje, Makosped Building, Marshal Tito 19-2, 1000 Skopje, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, tel: + 389 91 111 143; fax: + 389 91 111 267; e-mail: [email protected]
While on the way to the monitoring area Sunday morning, a joint patrol involving the OSCE, European Union Monitoring Mission, UN High Commissioner on Refugees and the British Embassy patrol encountered a Macedonian Army vehicle, which had just hit a landmine. One soldier was killed; a second succumbed later due to severe injuries. The rescuing effort initiated by the ground team involved the Macedonian Ministry of Defence and KFOR.
Following a meeting with President Trajkovski, Parliament President Andov, Prime Minister Georgievski, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kerim and members of the diplomatic corps, the OSCE Mission would like to reaffirm the International Community's commitment to the principles of stability and territorial integrity in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The OSCE Mission has frequently echoed the International Community's appreciation for the restraint shown by the Macedonian military and police authorities in the face of continued provocation.
The OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje is the longest serving OSCE mission. It was established in September 1992 to help prevent the spillover of the conflict in the former Yugoslavia by monitoring the border between Serbia (Federal Republic of Yugoslavia) and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
Today, border monitoring remains a core component of the Mission's activities. The Mission is also engaged in mediation efforts aimed at improving inter-ethnic relations in the country; assists in the development of a civil society; contributes in the fields of the economy and environment; and, when necessary, co-ordinates election monitoring activities.
For more information, contact Harald Schenker, Minorities and Media Adviser, OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje, Makosped Building, Marshal Tito 19-2, 1000 Skopje, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, tel: + 389 91 111 143; fax: + 389 91 111 267; e-mail: [email protected]