Serb Compliance with UNSC Resolution 1199: 10/15/98

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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 15, 1998

Resolution Requirement

Comment

Cease hostilities and maintain a cease fire Kosovar Albanians claim security forces shelled several villages in Drenica, Malisevo, Klina areas yesterday, but this remains unconfirmed. KDOM [Kosovo Diplomatic Observer Mission] reports no evidence of continued skirmishing between security forces and insurgents.

Cease security forces actions affecting civilians and withdraw forces used in repression of civilians KDOM reported a significant reduction in Serbian police deployments in central Kosovo on 14 October. However it is unclear if the police returned to barracks. There were no indications of further Yugoslav Army withdrawals.

Provide security for international monitors KDOM has reported no problems with security forces.

Allow freedom of movement for international monitors KDOM has resumed patrols and reports complete freedom of access

Improve the humanitarian situation Around 50,000 IDPs [Internal Displaced Persons] continue to live in the open. 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. FRY maintains an embargo on the commercial supply of wheat flour, oil, sugar, milk, and detergent.

Facilitate return of refugees and displaced persons; permit free access for humanitarian organizations NGOs [Non-Governmental Organizations] are beginning to return to Kosovo. Mercy Corp International and the International Community of the Red Cross delivered aid yesterday. KDOM reports that many IDPs are leaving the hills and seeking shelter, even in damaged structures.

Establish and abide by a timetable for talks on confidence building measures and a political solution Belgrade said willing to grant limited autonomy. Serb officials proposed timetable for compliance on verification, political institutions, and election procedures.

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 a political settlement with Kosovar Albanians

Cooperate with war crimes tribunal ICTY Deputy Prosecutor Blewitt announced on 14 October that the FRY has issued visas to a team of Tribunal investigators and has agreed to allow the Tribunal to resume its investigation of possible war crimes committed in Kosovo.

Bring to justice members of the security forces involved in mistreatment of civilians and destruction of property Belgrade claims to be concluding 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
Cease hostilities and maintain a cease fire	Kosovar Albanians claim security forces shelled several villages in Drenica, Malisevo, Klina areas yesterday, but this remains unconfirmed. KDOM [Kosovo Diplomatic Observer Mission] reports no evidence of continued skirmishing between security forces and insurgents.
Cease security forces actions affecting civilians and withdraw forces used in repression of civilians	KDOM reported a significant reduction in Serbian police deployments in central Kosovo on 14 October. However it is unclear if the police returned to barracks. There were no indications of further Yugoslav Army withdrawals.
Provide security for international monitors	KDOM has reported no problems with security forces.
Allow freedom of movement for international monitors	KDOM has resumed patrols and reports complete freedom of access
Improve the humanitarian situation	Around 50,000 IDPs [Internal Displaced Persons] continue to live in the open. 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. FRY maintains an embargo on the commercial supply of wheat flour, oil, sugar, milk, and detergent.
Facilitate return of refugees and displaced persons; permit free access for humanitarian organizations	NGOs [Non-Governmental Organizations] are beginning to return to Kosovo. Mercy Corp International and the International Community of the Red Cross delivered aid yesterday. KDOM reports that many IDPs are leaving the hills and seeking shelter, even in damaged structures.
Establish and abide by a timetable for talks on confidence building measures and a political solution	Belgrade said willing to grant limited autonomy. Serb officials proposed timetable for compliance on verification, political institutions, and election procedures.
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 a political settlement with Kosovar Albanians
Cooperate with war crimes tribunal	ICTY Deputy Prosecutor Blewitt announced on 14 October that the FRY has issued visas to a team of Tribunal investigators and has agreed to allow the Tribunal to resume its investigation of possible war crimes committed in Kosovo.
Bring to justice members of the security forces involved in mistreatment of civilians and destruction of property	Belgrade claims to be concluding 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.