Kosovo's darkening skies
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Western policy regarding the conflict between Serbs and ethnic Albanians in Kosovo, Yugoslavia, has been inconsistent. It is clear that a broad, representative leadership is required, but very little progress has been made towards actually implementing an agreement. A very uncertain future faces Kosovo's inhabitants, particularly those who have become refugees, who could account for 10% of the population. It is likely that Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic will not back down unless he is placed under very strong pressure.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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Kosovo in peril
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The international community should be ashamed of the fact that it has not taken action to help the 200,000 displaced Albanians in Kosovo, Yugoslavia. Events in Kosovo make it clear that Europe is by no means fully democratic. It is important to recognize that there can be no justification for the attacks on Albanians by Serb troops, and no excuses should be made for the stance taken by Serb President Slobodan Milosevic. It is important that international mediators anticipate events, rather than respond to them.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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Phoney peace
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Colombian President Ernesto Sampras has conceded to FARC demands of withdrawal for the life of prisoners and the move is seen to deter Pres Sampras' aims of ending insurgency in the country. The FARC now has control of the country's largest cocaine producing region and the move is likely to rile the armed forces and renew hostilities between government forces and insurgents.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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