Serb Compliance with UNSC Resolution 1199: 10/13/98

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Serb Compliance with September 23 UN Security Council Resolution 1199
Released by the Bureau of European and Canadian Affairs, Office of South Central European Affairs,
U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC,
October 13, 1998

Resolution Requirement

Comment

1. Cease hostilities and maintain a cease fire

KDOM reported that Kosovo was relatively calm on Sunday. Albanian Officials claim that Serb forces shot and seriously wounded an Albanian border guard on Monday

2. Cease security forces' actions affecting civilians and withdraw forces used in repression of civilians

Some army units, with many armored vehicles, have returned to garrison, but KDOM reported no major reduction in the heavy police presence on major roads or in VJ field deployments on Sunday. KDOM also observed tighter police security near Djakovica in central Kosovo.

3. Provide security for international monitors

KDOM reported overall security good on Sunday, but noted increased number of rude gestures from Serbian personnel

4. Allow freedom of movement for international monitors

KDOM reports unimpeded access for the most part, but noted that FRY customs officers denied access to two KDOM vehicles on Saturday at the FRY/Macedonian border

5. Improve the humanitarian situation

Around 50,000 IDPs continue to live in the open, according to UNHCR. Many IDPs are salvaging crops and repairing their homes during the day, but due to their fear of Serb police are returning to the hills to sleep at night, according to KDOM. FRY maintains an embargo on the commercial supply of wheat flour, oil, sugar, milk, and detergent.

6. Facilitate return of refugees and displaced persons; permit free access for humanitarian organizations

Freedom of movement for IDPs is generally good, although they fear and avoid Serb checkpoints. KDOM reports a more relaxed police posture at checkpoints on 8 October. Serb police inspected only cargo and truck traffic and waved through civilian vehicles.

7i. Establish and abide by a timetable for talks on confidence-building measures and a political solution

Belgrade has expressed a willingness to grant limited autonomy and work toward elections agreed upon by all sides, but there is no reported agreement on a timetable.

8. Enter a meaningful dialogue on a political solution.

Milosevic has agreed to allow observers on the ground and overflights of Kosovo to verify agreements, but has still not reached apolitical settlement with Kosovar Albanians.

9. Cooperate with war crimes tribunal

Belgrade rejects authority of ICTY to investigate, interview witnesses in Kosovo.

10. Bring to justice members of the security forces involved in mistreatment of civilians and destruction of property.

Belgrade claims to be conducting a full internal investigation of Gornje Obrinje and other massacres, and has agreed to allow a Finnish-led delegation into Kosovo to conduct an independent forensic investigation of alleged Serb and UCK atrocities. No charges reported to be pending against any member of the security forces.

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Resolution Requirement	Comment
1. Cease hostilities and maintain a cease fire	KDOM reported that Kosovo was relatively calm on Sunday. Albanian Officials claim that Serb forces shot and seriously wounded an Albanian border guard on Monday
2. Cease security forces' actions affecting civilians and withdraw forces used in repression of civilians	Some army units, with many armored vehicles, have returned to garrison, but KDOM reported no major reduction in the heavy police presence on major roads or in VJ field deployments on Sunday. KDOM also observed tighter police security near Djakovica in central Kosovo.
3. Provide security for international monitors	KDOM reported overall security good on Sunday, but noted increased number of rude gestures from Serbian personnel
4. Allow freedom of movement for international monitors	KDOM reports unimpeded access for the most part, but noted that FRY customs officers denied access to two KDOM vehicles on Saturday at the FRY/Macedonian border
5. Improve the humanitarian situation	Around 50,000 IDPs continue to live in the open, according to UNHCR. Many IDPs are salvaging crops and repairing their homes during the day, but due to their fear of Serb police are returning to the hills to sleep at night, according to KDOM. FRY maintains an embargo on the commercial supply of wheat flour, oil, sugar, milk, and detergent.
6. Facilitate return of refugees and displaced persons; permit free access for humanitarian organizations	Freedom of movement for IDPs is generally good, although they fear and avoid Serb checkpoints. KDOM reports a more relaxed police posture at checkpoints on 8 October. Serb police inspected only cargo and truck traffic and waved through civilian vehicles.
7i. Establish and abide by a timetable for talks on confidence-building measures and a political solution	Belgrade has expressed a willingness to grant limited autonomy and work toward elections agreed upon by all sides, but there is no reported agreement on a timetable.
8. Enter a meaningful dialogue on a political solution.	Milosevic has agreed to allow observers on the ground and overflights of Kosovo to verify agreements, but has still not reached apolitical settlement with Kosovar Albanians.
9. Cooperate with war crimes tribunal	Belgrade rejects authority of ICTY to investigate, interview witnesses in Kosovo.
10. Bring to justice members of the security forces involved in mistreatment of civilians and destruction of property.	Belgrade claims to be conducting a full internal investigation of Gornje Obrinje and other massacres, and has agreed to allow a Finnish-led delegation into Kosovo to conduct an independent forensic investigation of alleged Serb and UCK atrocities. No charges reported to be pending against any member of the security forces.