18.07.1999

OBN News Review, 18 July 1999

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Headlines

  • Tomorrow, the decision on the Stability Pact Summit will be presented
  • Process of return in Tuzla, Kiseljak and Tesanj areas
  • New device against mines discovered

Summit (Brussels) The EU Ministerial Council will reach a decision on the date of the South East European Pact of Stability Summit tomorrow. The main obstacle for reaching the decision sooner was who would give one and a half million dollars needed as initial funds for the organisation of the event, OBN reporter confirmed from Brussels for TV INFO.

Sarajevo This was followed by a report from Sarajevo where preparations for the Summit continue. A story, produced by OBN journalist, Mirela Pehar, gives a picture of the town 12 days before the Summit.

New York A report on delivering new BiH passports to BiH citizens in the USA and Canada where 34 associations of BiH citizens operate. OBN journalist, Damir Kaletovic, produced the report on the current situation with the BiH consular department in New York.

Pale Reconstruction of houses in the Bogovici village, in the Pale Municipality, is currently going on. The reconstruction should provide conditions for the return of Bosniaks to this Municipality. The reconstruction of 28 houses is only one of the projects planned for this year in order to facilitate return of Bosniaks to Pale. The funds for this project were provided by the humanitarian agency “World Vision”.

Milici A report on the start of the process of return in the Eastern part of the RS. Population of the Skugrici village in the Milici Municipality prepare for the final return to their pre-war houses.

Zepce, Zavidovici, Maglaj A report on a number of problems regarding the process of return to these areas. Returnees from both entities are waiting to return to their homes. OBN reporter from this area, Muhamed Cabric, produced the report.

Travnik This was followed by a report on the process of return to the Travnik village Bukovica. Croat returnees face problems as the Bosniaks do not accept them. Last week, an incident occurred when a Croat was attacked by four Bosniaks.

Mines Material which absorbs mine explosion was produced in Great Britain. This discovery gives hope that deminers would be more protected in their work. Last week in BiH, two deminers were killed. OBN journalist, Zeljka Lekic, produced the report.

Kosovo Within the next few days, representatives of NATO and Russia will start negotiations about Kosovo on the highest authorities’ level. New mass graves discovered in Kosovo. Uncertain political situation in Serbia was presented. The Montenegrin President, Milo Dukanovic, returned from a three day visit to the Scandinavia where he received full political support. A report was produced by OBN journalist and presenter, Duska Jurisic.

Kennedy A report on the plane crash where the son of the ex USA President, John Kennedy, was probably killed yesterday, Radio Deutsche Welle reported. John Kennedy Junior was with his wife and her sister. OBN reporter, Mladen Maric, produced the report on the Kennedy family.

Israel This was followed by a report on Middle East peace process and the new Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Barak. The main task for the new Prime Minister is finding a final solution for the region.

Krupa A report on gathering of painters on the Vrbas River, in Krupa. The aim of the gathering is to return to nature and to revitalise the Krupa area.

Sport A report on the quarter final matches of the Davis Cup was followed by reports on motor races and Tour de France. A report on the Latin American Cup matches was also presented.