OHR SRT News Summary, 21 April 1999 - Office of the High Representative

Headlines

Civilian targets in Yugoslavia hit by NATO
10 Krajina Serb refugees killed in a refugee camp near Djakovica (Kosovo)
Russia would not take part in NATO anniversary- Ivanov
25 massacred in Colorado high school
Continuance of the RS NA special session on April 27, 1999- Djokic

SRT correspondent from Belgrade reports about last night’s NATO air strikes. At least 10 people were killed and 16 wounded in the bombing of a refugee camp near Djakovica. SPS headquarters were hit in Business Center building Usce.

U.S. Secretary of State, Madelaine Albright testified before Congress regarding the request for additional funding for Kosovo action.

Russian Special Envoy, Chernomyrdin is likely to come to Belgrade in order to try to find peaceful solution for the Kosovo crisis.- Russian media report

Tony Blair stated that he wants Russia to take part in solving the Kosovo crisis and that he would soon meet with Chernomyrdin.

American aircraft carrier “Enterprise” followed by three battle ships passed through the Suez heading to join NATO forces.

Two French soldiers were hurt when people of Kuceviste (near Skopje) stoned NATO convoy.

Bulgarian Prime Minister departed for Brussels where he is to sign permission for air corridors for NATO.

NATO Spokesperson, Jamie Shea said that NATO attacks are continuing with success. General Marani, who explained the latest NATO hits, also attended press conference. CMDR. Maltiniti presented the humanitarian situation in the region.

The Kosovo Executive Board gave Kosovo Albanians, who returned to their homes in Podujevo and Istok, humanitarian and medical aid.

Reports about protest demonstrations throughout Serbia and the world.

Petar Djokic said, after the consultative meeting, that the RS NA special session would continue on Tuesday, April 27 at noon.

The RS Government will finance pilot project of construction of apartments for refugees and veterans.- Tihomir Gligoric, Deputy PM, said.

SRS held a press conference in Banja Luka. SRS, SDS, SPRS, and Coalition for the RS are not for the reconstruction of the Government but for the forming of the new one.- Mirjana Sainovic said.

25 were killed in high school massacre in Colorado when two 18-year-old boys started killing their fellow students and killed themselves at the end.