Europe

Some of the weapons seized by KFOR

International force seizes large quantity of weapons in Kosovo

11 May 2001
The international security force in Kosovo (KFOR) has seized a large quantity of weapons believed to be destined for ethnic Albanian rebels in the Presevo Valley area of southern Serbia, a United Nations spokesman announced today.

Kosovo: UNHCR reports no major crossings of civilians from FYR of Macedonia

10 May 2001
There have been no major crossings of civilians from the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia into Kosovo over the past two days, officials from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said today.

Kosovo: top UN official sees progress in work on self-government framework

9 May 2001
The head of the United Nations mission in Kosovo said today that a "good compromise" between the province's Serb and Albanian communities on a key legal document was drawing near.

Bosnia and Herzegovina: protest against anti-Muslim violence held without incident

9 May 2001
A protest against recent Serb violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina has concluded "without incident," a United Nations spokesman reported today.

UN condemns continued violence at religious sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina

8 May 2001
United Nations officials have condemned a recent spate of attacks against religious sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina, while police in the area have made arrests, a UN spokesman reported today.

Thousands leaving FYR of Macedonia for Kosovo, UN refugee agency says

8 May 2001
Some 6,600 people have arrived in Kosovo from the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia since 3 May amid new clashes between ethnic Albanian militants and the country's security forces, the United Nations refugee agency said today.

Annan urges end to violence in FYR of Macedonia

7 May 2001
Secretary-General Kofi Annan today reiterated his call for a "complete cessation of violence" in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and stressed the importance of continuing the dialogue among the country's political leaders aimed at "strengthening multi-ethnic relations and democratic norms and restoring stability."

Calm restored in Bosnia and Herzegovina after mob violence at mosques: UN

7 May 2001
Calm has been restored in Bosnia and Herzegovina following two recent incidents of mob violence by Bosnian Serbs during ceremonies intended to mark the imminent reconstruction of mosques in the country, the United Nations reported today.

UN refugee agency concerned at plight of civilians in FYR of Macedonia

7 May 2001
The United Nations refugee agency today expressed concern at the plight of civilians affected by fighting in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

With funds from Japan, UN agencies to extend youth project in Balkans

4 May 2001
The Japanese Government has pledged $400,000 to extend a United Nations-implemented initiative to build confidence among ethnically divided young people in Bosnia and Herzegovina.