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To: George Papadopoulos who wrote (14299)	9/3/1999 11:21:00 AM
From: MNI	Respond to of 17770

The fruit of the London meeting. If that is going to become true, it means that the 'National Guard' of tiny Kosovo is more numerous than the entire army of - o.k. also tiny - Macedonia. Regards MNI.

To: George Papadopoulos who wrote (14299)	9/3/1999 2:23:00 PM
From: cody andre	Respond to of 17770

Building new graves and landing strips for drug lords is most likely ...

To: George Papadopoulos who wrote (14299)	9/3/1999 4:08:00 PM
From: Neocon	Respond to of 17770

Unfortunately, I am not surprised....

To: George Papadopoulos who wrote (14299)	9/9/1999 5:35:00 PM
From: goldsnow	Respond to of 17770

George and you were concerned about (soon to be completed) etnic cleansing in 2 mln Kosovo...:( Mass expulsions in Timor Hundreds took refuge inside the UN HQ in Dili Refugees fleeing the violence in East Timor have given accounts of a systematic policy of expulsions being carried out by the pro-Jakarta militia and the Indonesian security forces. A BBC correspondent who has just returned from the western half of Timor island says dozens of military and chartered aircraft carrying refugees are arriving in Kupang, the capital of West Timor. Our correspondent has spoken to people who say they have been forced to leave their homes against their will. He says people are also being forced to flee by land or put onto ships. Earlier, reports from Dili said refugees inside the besieged UN compound were being escorted by Indonesian troops to the nearby town of Dare about 10 km (six miles) away. US suspends military ties Meanwhile, the United States has suspended military relations with Indonesia, following the continuing violence in East Timor. "We just don't think that it's appropriate, given the circumstances, that the relationship continue at this point," Pentagon spokesman Navy Rear Admiral Craig Quigley said. The UN has also announced that Indonesia has rejected an offer from the United Nations for a multinational force to help restore law and order in East Timor. Indonesian President BJ Habibie told a delegation from the UN Security Council in Jakarta that "he would welcome any form of international assistance in East Timor except military," said UN Spokesman Fred Eckhard. Militias 'target Catholics' The Roman Catholic church says it has evidence that priests, nuns and other Catholics have been massacred by pro-Indonesian militias in East Timor. Vatican officials said they had confirmed that about 100 people were killed when a church was set on fire in the southern town of Suai earlier this week. A spokesman for the Catholic aid agency, Caritas, said there appeared to be a systematic campaign against the church. UN staff stay on About 162 East Timorese UN staff members in Dili are to be evacuated to Darwin on Friday. But the head of the UN mission in Dili, Ian Martin, told the BBC that it would now be retaining a "significant international staff," and that he would stay on himself. The UN had originally decided to evacuate more than 300 local and foreign staff from its compound early on Thursday, but put this off to Friday at the request of the Indonesian authorities. (Click here to see a map of the area) Jakarta denies coup rumours Although sporadic attacks of looting and burning are continuing in Dili, the city is now reported to be calmer. The Indonesian foreign minister, Ali Alatas, said the imposition of martial law two days ago was having an effect. However, he also said that what he called rogue elements within the security forces had been involved in the destruction. Correspondents say President Habibie's political credibility has been severely undermined by the violence in East Timor. Reports of an impending military coup have been denied by Indonesia's military chief, General Wiranto. Several generals were reported to have ordered Mr Habibie to step down. But Mr Habibie's spokeswoman has also insisted that the president remains fully in control of the country and has no intention of resigning. UN delegation to Dili President Habibie has agreed to let a UN delegation visit East Timor on Saturday. The head of the UN delegation, Namibian UN ambassador Martin Andjaba, said after talks with Mr Habibie that the main purpose had been "to get Unamet back on the ground and carrying out its mandate". Britain's UN ambassador Jeremy Greenstock, who is part of the delegation, said: "This is an important development and we are crossing our fingers that it sticks." Other top stories Analysis: UN's tattered credibility IMF increases pressure on Indonesia Picture gallery: Timor - the world protests Indonesia rejects peace force What do you think? Is it time to intervene? (Click here to return) news.bbc.co.uk