Constitutional Shadow-Boxing
Montenegrin and Serbian representatives have meet to discuss relations between the two republics. But the first round was only tactical sparring.
Montenegrin and Serbian representatives have meet to discuss relations between the two republics. But the first round was only tactical sparring.
Four years on from the wartime horrors of Srebrenica, the town is still in despair. Its Serbian residents do not wish to live there and its former Muslim citizens will not return.
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.
Open discontent within the security forces is growing, as Yugoslav soldiers express bitterness over low pay, poor prospects and military defeat.
While Subotica authorities consider reintroducing cattle-drawn carts for refuse collection, its multi-ethnic population is voting with its feet and leaving.
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."
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)
Many Bosnians hope the post-war settlement will give new impetus to revise the Dayton accords along the lines of the solution for Kosovo.