UNMIK/PR/574
PRESS RELEASE - 29 April 2001

SRSG Condemns the Terrorist Violence in FYROM

PRISTINA  - The Special Representative of the Secretary General, Mr. Hans Haekkerup today issued the following statement:

"I condemn the despicable ambush and killing of security forces of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), which took place at Vejce, near Tetovo, on Saturday 28 April. On behalf of the entire United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), I offer our deepest sympathies to the families of these victims of terrorist violence.

"UNMIK, along with KFOR and all responsible political, community and religious leaders have expressed full support for the democratic government and the citizens of FYROM. People there want to live in peace for a better future. These attacks by armed extremists are unacceptable, outrageous and must be brought to an end. UNMIK will join with others in working closely with the FYROM government in efforts to ensure peace and stability."