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The initial euphoria of many returning Kosovo Albanians is fading, as the hard work of rebuilding a real life and viable society gets under way.
The initial euphoria of many returning Kosovo Albanians is fading, as the hard work of rebuilding a real life and viable society gets under way.
Serbia is rebuilding its bridges - and its minds. Academics are reviving the spirit of Brezhnev. China supports Yugoslav Prime Minister Momir Bu La To Vic. And our president boasts: "Our country is the freest and most democratic in the world."
While Subotica authorities consider reintroducing cattle-drawn carts for refuse collection, its multi-ethnic population is voting with its feet and leaving.
Open discontent within the security forces is growing, as Yugoslav soldiers express bitterness over low pay, poor prospects and military defeat.
Tribunal Update 133: Last Week in The Hague (5-11 July, 1999)
Tribunal Update 133: Last Week in The Hague (5-11 July, 1999)
Tribunal Update 133: Last Week in The Hague (5-11 July, 1999)
Protesters in provincial Serbia are a different breed from those who have demonstrated in Belgrade in previous years - and may have greater results.
The public protests in provincial Serbia are tempting observers to say that Milosevic is, at long last, about to fall from power. But is the opposition serious?
Independent media in Serbia have in recent years become accustomed to "spontaneous", unresolved attacks. Now, in Cacak at least, it's the turn of the regime media.