To Sarajevo, by way of Riyadh
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The UN role in the Balkans is changing in preparation for possible military action. The Bosnia-Herzegovina Command of the international army at Kisiljak is like the former Nato Northern Command with US, British, Danish, French, Norwegian and Canadian officers. Saudi Arabia gave $50 million aid for Bosnian refugees and demanded western action at the Islamic conference in Jeddah. US air power will help the Saudis prevent the Muslim refugees of Bosnia going to Iran, which they are determined to do for political reasons.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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Crisis of confidence afflicts UN in Bosnia
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United Nations troops in Sarajevo, Bosnia - French, Ukrainian and Egyptian -have communications problems through lack of interpreters, no bomb-disposal officers at their headquarters and no longer guard the perimeter gate. Serbians are permitted to demand identification from UN personnel. The soldiers are not allowed to shoot back when they are shelled. Canadian Major General Louis MacKenzie and Indian General Satish Nambiar are criticised for poor leadership.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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UN troops battle behind language barriers
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United Nations peace-keeping troops in Sarajevo, Bosnia include French and Ukrainian soldiers who cannot understand each others' languages. Many tasks are thwarted because of communication problems. The problems this causes in a typical day are described.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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