Chairman-in-Office condemns upsurge of violence in former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Fighting near Tetovo in March 2001: The OSCE has condemned the recent violence. (Harald Schenker/OSCE) Photo details
BUCHAREST, 29 April 2001 - The Chairman-in-Office of the OSCE, Romanian Foreign Minister Mircea Geoana, strongly condemns the fatal assault, reportedly by ethnic Albanian extremists, against Macedonian security troops near Tetovo on 28 April.
"Those who have again acted to destabilize the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia by resort to armed force have made a grave error. Their actions will inevitably prove to be profoundly counterproductive. The OSCE calls upon all concerned to restore stability promptly in order to carry forward the promising political dialogue already underway. The OSCE firmly supports the courageous efforts of those political leaders presently seeking to close ranks in a new coalition government capable of making the decisions necessary to overcome the current situation," said Mr. Geoana.
For further information contact the Press and Public Information Section of the OSCE Secretariat, tel.: (+ 43-1) 514 36 180 or e-mail: info@osce.org
"Those who have again acted to destabilize the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia by resort to armed force have made a grave error. Their actions will inevitably prove to be profoundly counterproductive. The OSCE calls upon all concerned to restore stability promptly in order to carry forward the promising political dialogue already underway. The OSCE firmly supports the courageous efforts of those political leaders presently seeking to close ranks in a new coalition government capable of making the decisions necessary to overcome the current situation," said Mr. Geoana.
For further information contact the Press and Public Information Section of the OSCE Secretariat, tel.: (+ 43-1) 514 36 180 or e-mail: info@osce.org