WE'LL BELIEVE IT WHEN WE SEE IT!

News today from Belgrade indicates that Milosevic and the Serb Parliament have tentatively agreed to most of NATO s demands, but an actual troop withdrawal has yet to be seen. Although a resolution of the conflict is in everyone s interest, we must not let the rights of the Kosovars, and the long overdue need for justice be compromised.

Serbian Americans and sympathizers are taking advantage of today s announcement to push for an immediate stop to the bombing, especially with reports of heavy Serb military casualties. This must be balanced by pressure on the White House to bring the wily Milosevic to justice, who is well known for making and breaking deals.

Milosevic has reneged on multiple øagreements in the past . He even continues to violate key demands of the Dayton Accords resulting in more than a million Bosnian refugees being unable to return to their homes. To trust the Serb government on their øword is an insult to the millions who have suffered at their hands.

TALKING POINTS

-the Serb proposal does not include the recognition of Kosova s independence, which is the only long term solution to ensure Kosovar dignity and security. -the proposal leaves Milosevic in power, which is completely unacceptable as he is an indicted war criminal who must face trial.

-the proposal indicates that Serb military must be stationed on the Kosova border and that Serb police must monitor Serb holy sites in Kosova. These same police who have been instrumental in carrying out atrocities against civilians cannot be allowed to remain in Kosova under any circumstances. -Milosevic has promised to withdraw his troops in the past.-removing some only to send additional forces shortly thereafter.

ACTION REQUESTED

Contact the President, Secretary of State, and Senate Foreign Relations Committee and demand the following:

1) independence for Kosova is the only long term solution

2) Milosevic must not be dealt with directly in any negotiations as an

indicted war criminal

3) air strikes should continue until Serb troops are withdrawn fully

President Bill Clinton

ph: 202-456-1111

e-mail: president@whitehouse.gov

Secretary of State Madeleine Albright

ph:202-647-6575

e-mail: secretary@state.gov

Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Senator Jesse Helms

ph: 202-224-4651

e-mail: jesse_helms@helms.senate.gov

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Kosova Task Force, USA

730 W. Lake St., Suite 156

Chicago, IL 60661, USA

Phone: 312-829-0087 Fax: 312-829-0089

Email: Kosova@justiceforall.org