former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

FYR of Macedonia: UNHCR concerned over plight of civilians affected by fighting

31 May 2001
The United Nations refugee agency today expressed concern about the plight of civilians affected by the ongoing hostilities in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

UN refugee agency concerned about fighting in FYR of Macedonia

29 May 2001
The United Nations refugee agency today expressed concern about the plight of civilians caught in fighting between ethnic Albanian rebels and armed forces of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

Some 2,000 villagers flee FYR of Macedonia to southern Serbia, UN refugee agency says

25 May 2001
Up to 2,000 people have fled to southern Serbia from villages in the north of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia as fighting intensified between Macedonian forces and ethnic Albanian rebels, the United Nations refugee agency said today.

Annan welcomes formation of national unity government in FYR of Macedonia

14 May 2001
Secretary-General Kofi Annan today welcomed the formation of a government of national unity by the political parties in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

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."

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.
Hans Haekkerup

Security Council members, Annan condemn ambush in FRY of Macedonia

30 April 2001
Reacting to a weekend attack in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia that took the lives of several soldiers, members of the Security Council and Secretary-General Kofi Annan today condemned the act and demanded a halt to violence.

FYR of Macedonia: President calls for greater control of border with Kosovo

10 April 2001
The President of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia this morning urged the international security force in Kosovo (KFOR) and the United Nations mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to exercise more control over the northern border area to prevent trespassing into his country's territory.

FYR of Macedonia re-opens border with Kosovo, UN reports

3 April 2001
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia today re-opened its border with Kosovo, ensuring the delivery of essential goods and medicines, according to the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).