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).