Balkans

Macedonia In The Middle

While the West prepares for air strikes, people in Macedonia fear that Yugoslavia will attack it in revenge for serving as a NATO base.

24 Mar 99

The Extra-legal Intervention

Unlike the strikes in Bosnia in 1995, NATO does not have UN authorisation to proceed with the bombing of Serbia and Montenegro. It is also unlikely to be able to avoid the use of ground troops. Whatever the events, NATO is in the Balkans to stay.

24 Mar 99

Apres Slobo, the Deluge

The real nightmare scenario began when the bombing started and chaos broke out across Kosovo. One way or another, it is likely that the West will be dragged in on the ground. As for Milosevic, his only goal is probably to remain in control of Serbia, even

24 Mar 99

Bracing for the Backlash

In the hours before the onset of the NATO attacks Kosovo collapsed into a state of fear. This was a time for survival, and Albanians were trying to find shelter against the inevitable reprisals.

24 Mar 99

Albania On The Verge

While senior figures both inside government and in the opposition continue to squabble like village politicians, Albania verges closer towards a direct involvement in the war.

24 Mar 99

Peace Talks Echoed By Violence

The start of the second round of talks in Paris was marked by a sudden escalation in violence in Kosovo, with bombs in two busy Kosovo towns and a major influx of Serbian forces.

18 Mar 99

Fighting Breaks Out In Macedonia

Waiters are taking on drunken NATO troops, and Macedonian and Albanian youth are having it out on the streets. The question is whether anyone will try to exploit these incidents for political advantage.

18 Mar 99
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