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Serbs weakened as KLA gathers strength

U.S. military officials said that by the end of summer, Milosevic's forces will have been devastated by the bombing.

"I would project by that time, with good weather, he's going to have a tough time counting up forces," said Maj. Gen. Charles Wald, vice director of strategic plans and policies for the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Bacon also said the ethnic Albanian Kosovo Liberation Army is gaining strength in the province as the Serb forces are weakening. He said the KLA now has between 17,000 and 20,000 guerrilla fighters -- including about 15,000 in Kosovo -- more than double the number it had when the NATO bombing began March 24.

The KLA is now better trained, better equipped and better led than when the war began, Bacon added.

Military Affairs Correspondent Jamie McIntyre and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

We have lots of bombs and time.]]> Kosovo War guidomasterofreality https://www.viexpo.com/kosovo-war/archive-through-may-23-1999/paged/5/#post-4009 https://www.viexpo.com/kosovo-war/archive-through-may-23-1999/paged/5/#post-4008 Mon, 24 May 1999 00:15:00 +0000
You said to Zoja;

"The fact you post at the same time as Emina also confirms that you and her are the same person, but we knew that already."

DUH! It is her twin sister, some people actually have their own computer. Do you share yours with the other Serbian propaganda officers? If I posted a message at the same time as Maja, would that mean we are the same person? They work together. Can't you just drop this subject? It has no relevance to the messages they post, even if they were the same person. You are really stupid. God, I can't believe how stupid you are!

The fact you post at the same time as Emina also confirms that you and her are the same person Nick, but we knew that already.

MORONICK, ISN'T IT?

P.S. Kiss my ass!]]> Kosovo War guidomasterofreality https://www.viexpo.com/kosovo-war/archive-through-may-23-1999/paged/5/#post-4008 https://www.viexpo.com/kosovo-war/archive-through-may-23-1999/paged/5/#post-4007 Sun, 23 May 1999 23:53:00 +0000
Soy periodista de un diario de Santiago de Chile, Sudamerica, el pais mas austral del
mundo. Estoy interesado en mantener contacto directo con gente que viva el Belgrado
y este interesada en que yo lo pueda entrevistar por correo. Ademas necesito si
alguien me puede ayudar a contactarme con la diputada Sonia Prodanovic. Los interesados me pueden escribir a Arturo_Catalan@hotmail.com

Esperando respuestas les saluda desde Chile

Arturo]]> Kosovo War acatal https://www.viexpo.com/kosovo-war/archive-through-may-23-1999/paged/5/#post-4007 https://www.viexpo.com/kosovo-war/archive-through-may-23-1999/paged/5/#post-4006 Sun, 23 May 1999 23:49:00 +0000 What is the matter? Does the truth hurt your credibility? Are you afraid of the truth? Does it make you nervous? Are you feeling like you have been a fool? Why don't YOU leave? Do you think your postings have credibility? You are a fool. Did you research the previous issues in the archives? You are either stupid or a liar. I think you are both. I researched the information I posted. If you are too stupid to know how, that is your problem, not mine.]]> Kosovo War guidomasterofreality https://www.viexpo.com/kosovo-war/archive-through-may-23-1999/paged/5/#post-4006 https://www.viexpo.com/kosovo-war/archive-through-may-23-1999/paged/5/#post-4005 Sun, 23 May 1999 23:35:00 +0000
how is that for an impartial, objective, non-biased site ?

donalds@hrw.org

notice the "hr" skilfully concealed, more Croat thus anti-Serb, the only possible material to be reported by Guido, a creature that brings shame to the decent American people.]]> Kosovo War nick https://www.viexpo.com/kosovo-war/archive-through-may-23-1999/paged/5/#post-4005 https://www.viexpo.com/kosovo-war/archive-through-may-23-1999/paged/5/#post-4004 Sun, 23 May 1999 23:25:00 +0000
these URL's are not relevant. They do not match your posts, of course your posts are from Albanian or Croat sites, when it is not NATO main URLs of course.

Look we already told you many times: contribute or leave, contributing meaning BRING sthg to the forum.

We don't care much for the rest.]]> Kosovo War nick https://www.viexpo.com/kosovo-war/archive-through-may-23-1999/paged/5/#post-4004 https://www.viexpo.com/kosovo-war/archive-through-may-23-1999/paged/5/#post-4003 Sun, 23 May 1999 23:25:00 +0000
Soy periodista de un diario de Santiago de Chile, Sudamerica, el pais mas austral del mundo. Estoy interesado en mantener contacto directo con gente que viva el Belgrado y este interesada en que yo lo pueda entrevistar por correo. Ademas necesito si alguien me puede ayudar a contactarme con la diputada Sonia Prodanovic.

Esperando respuestas les saluda desde Chile

Arturo]]> Kosovo War acatal https://www.viexpo.com/kosovo-war/archive-through-may-23-1999/paged/5/#post-4003 https://www.viexpo.com/kosovo-war/archive-through-may-23-1999/paged/5/#post-4002 Sun, 23 May 1999 23:24:00 +0000 http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/europe/9905/21/yugo.montenegro/

Montenegrins demonstrate against Yugoslav army

May 21, 1999
Web posted at: 3:07 p.m. EDT (1907 GMT)


CETINJE, Montenegro (CNN) -- Thousands of people protested a Yugoslav army clampdown in Montenegro's historic city of Cetinje on Friday, the largest anti-military display to date in Yugoslavia's smaller republic.

Yugoslav troops have reinforced Cetinje, about 30 kilometers (19 miles) southwest of the Montenegrin capital Podgorica. Cetinje has been a haven for draft resisters since Yugoslavia stepped up military conscription after the start of NATO's air war March 24.

Montenegro's pro-Western government has tried to remain neutral in the conflict between Yugoslavia and the West. Montenegrin President Milo Djukanovic has been sharply critical of Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic. The republic has also been a haven for displaced ethnic Albanians and dissidents from Serbia, the federation's dominant republic.

Friday's demonstrations brought about 5,000 people onto the streets of Cetinje, carrying banners with slogans such as "Milosevic, get your hands off Montenegro" and "We will give our life for this town."

"We must ask ourselves why those (soldiers) walk around our city -- and with what intentions -- while their homes are being destroyed, and their families are in dark shelters," protester Mirko Dapcevic said, referring to NATO's eight-plus weeks of aerial bombardment. "

Yugoslav soldiers avoided the rally. Djukanovic said earlier this week that as many as 45,000 federal troops may be in Montenegro.

Local officials said more than 1,200 Serb reservists, backed by artillery and tanks, arrived this week. Mayor Savo Paraca said Cetinje was effectively under siege as the soldiers trained the barrels of their artillery on the city, Montenegro's former capital.


Montenegrins, one holding a flag that was used by Montenegro in medieval times, protest in Cetinje
"The situation is pretty tense," he said. "You never know what the Yugoslav army is up to, but it is impossible to frighten the people of Cetinje."

Many of the local residents own guns, but authorities have asked them to act with restraint.

The demonstrations have badly strained relations between Serbia and Montenegro. NATO repeated warnings Friday that Yugoslavia's Serb leaders were trying to overthrow the Montenegrin government.

"Clearly, there is an indirect attempt to undermine the democracy and constitutional base in Montenegro," NATO spokesman Jamie Shea said Friday. But he said Montenegro was "resisting courageously."

Federal authorities have tried to nationalize Montenegro's police force and have closed the country's borders with Croatia, Bosnia and Albania in recent days.

Montenegrin officials say Yugoslav soldiers have been manning border checkpoints since Monday. The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees says it is urging aid convoys to wait before attempting to cross into Montenegro.

"Three trucks carrying humanitarian aid have been stopped and we have also had difficulty with international staff getting past the check post," said Robert Breen, of the UNHCR staff in Podgorica.

Reuters contributed to this report.]]> Kosovo War guidomasterofreality https://www.viexpo.com/kosovo-war/archive-through-may-23-1999/paged/5/#post-4002 https://www.viexpo.com/kosovo-war/archive-through-may-23-1999/paged/4/#post-4001 Sun, 23 May 1999 23:08:00 +0000 The tragedy in Kosova is not only about the loss of life, but also about the lack of coverage. In this media-driven world that we live in, it is unfortunate that public policy and public outcry are often a function of the coverage that they receive. Fully understanding this principle, Belgrade has seen to it that an almost complete ban on media coverage of the carnage and "ethnic cleansing" stays in place. The pictures that finally exposed the ugly face of Serbian fascism in Bosnia are almost absent in Kosova, as is the accountability of the war criminals that committed them. Nevertheless, we must recognize the media's critical role in shaping foreign policy and its positive contributions in bringing to light injustices which are all too readily overlooked in various corners of the world.
Faced with a severe shortage of footage of the tragedy in Kosova, we need to monitor and respond to the nation's major newspapers which are the public's primary source on Kosova. By ensuring accurate coverage of this latest Serbian aggression, more people will know the truth about Kosova. Therefore it is vital that we take an active role in monitoring one or two forms of media on a regular basis. By informing the public, we may force a national debate.

When monitoring television and newspaper reports on Kosova, keep the following in mind and respond when needed:


Kosovars are not part of the agreement!
Whenever the so-called deal with Milosevic is mentioned in the media, tell them that this agreement is not signed by any Kosovars. You cannot ignore the victims of 9 years of genocide or their quest for self-determination.

Serb withdrawal - a farce
The Serbs have moved only 4,500 troops out of Kosova leaving a substantial army in place. It is hardly a withdrawal. Respond to the media by pointing this out whenever they use the word withdrawal.

It¹s aggression - not a conflict!
Watch for terms like "ethnic conflict" or "civil war." These imply that the genocide in Kosova is a conflict between two parties, not blatant aggression by Serb forces which is being resisted by the people of Kosova.

A brutal army - not police!
Protest the use of misleading terms such as "police" or "security forces" when describing Serb armed forces. Brutal aggressors don't deserve a gentler face!

Freedom fighters - not terrorists!
Do not allow the label "terrorist" to be used for those Kosovars who are defending themselves and their land.

Be critical, but objective!
Send a letter of agreement or a call of thanks for accurate coverage of the situation.]]> Kosovo War guidomasterofreality https://www.viexpo.com/kosovo-war/archive-through-may-23-1999/paged/4/#post-4001 https://www.viexpo.com/kosovo-war/archive-through-may-23-1999/paged/4/#post-4000 Sun, 23 May 1999 22:56:00 +0000
GERMAN DOCUMENT REVEALS SECRET CIA ROLE

By Gary Wilson

The forces generating and sustaining the so-called Kosovo Liberation Army have remained mostly hidden. What's really
behind the KLA has become more important now that President Bill Clinton has started a war against Yugoslavia.

Many reports in the past have mentioned the covert forces involved with the KLA. For example, on July 15, 1998, PBS
Newshour reported that U.S. Vietnam War veterans were training KLA mercenaries in Albania.

Funding for the KLA has been shadowy, much of it funneled through drug sales.

Almost every European newspaper has reported on the known ties between the KLA and the sales of illegal drugs in Europe.
Only the U.S. media have ignored this story.

The European media, however, don't mention the history of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency's use of illegal drug sales to
funnel money to various covert operations. This record--from secret operations in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War to
financing the contra war against Nicaragua-- has been documented.

Recent media reports tie several imperialist military and spy agencies to the KLA. This is significant since both U.S. Secretary
of Defense William Cohen and the top U.S. general, Henry Shelton, have said in the last week that the goal of the U.S.
military operation against Yugoslavia is a victory for the KLA.

On April 19, Canadian Member of Parliament David Price told reporters that 50 Canadian soldiers are working with the KLA
in Kosovo to help report "where the bombs are falling" so they can better target "where the next bomb should go," UPI
reported. Opposition to Canada's participation in the U.S. war on Yugoslavia is growing rapidly in that country.

Jane's Defense Weekly reported April 20: "Special forces involvement confirmed." The report said that that special units
from Britain, the United States, France "and other NATO groups'' were working undercover in Kosovo.

The April 18 London Sunday Telegraph reported that SAS, a unit of the British special forces, is running two KLA training
camps near Tirana, the Albanian capital. According to the Telegraph, the KLA units trained by SAS are infiltrating Kosovo,
using satellite and cellular telephones to help guide NATO bombing missions.

The same report said that the KLA also has contact with the Virginia-based MPRI, which is apparently expanding its role.
MPRI is a shadowy operation--the Telegraph called it a professional mercenary organization--which was set up by top U.S.
military officers.

MPRI was contracted by the Pentagon to organize and train the Croatian Army, which is acknowledged to have carried out
the most vicious campaign in the Balkans since the Nazi invasion in the 1940s--the August 1995 offensive against Serbian
farmers in the Krajina region.

A report in the July 28,1997, Nation magazine detailed the role played by MPRI and the Pentagon in this criminal campaign,
which left hundreds of thousands of Serbs homeless. Finally, this March 21, the New York Times carried a front-page story
about a report by the International War Crimes Tribunal in The Hague that characterized this attack as probably the most
brutal event in the Balkans in the last decade. The report was then quickly buried.

The Croatian government recently confirmed that several of its generals have "taken leave" to go work with the KLA.

A more revealing report was released April 8 by Jurgen Reents, press spokes person for the Party of Democratic Socialism in
Germany. The PDS received almost as many votes as the Green Party, which is part of Germany's ruling coalition. The PDS
has actively opposed the NATO war on Yugoslavia.

Reents said the report came from someone who holds a "strictly confidential and high position in the offices of the German
government." The report came through a Catholic priest who has kept the individual's identity secret but has verified the
person's authenticity.

The report asserts that top NATO, U.S., British and German officials are "utterly lying in public concerning almost all the
facts in regard to the Balkan War." It says there are no pictures of any mass killings or of troops force-marching the people of
Kosovo out of their homes. There are no such pictures because this is not happening.

NATO has desperately attempted to create such pictures but has been unable to, the report asserts.

The report says that NATO has let it be known in the refugee camps in Albania and Macedonia that anyone who can
produce a videotape or still photographs of any kind-- including staged photos--showing these things will be paid $200,000 in
U.S. currency. Still, no pictures have appeared.

The report says that the German government knows NATO consciously created the refugee crisis. For example, the report
says, NATO has targeted and destroyed nearly every fresh-water facility in Kosovo. It also asserts that there are KLA units
in Kosovo--one is entirely U.S. mercenaries, the other German mercenaries--who report to the military commands of those
countries.

Perhaps most revealing is the report's description of a CIA covert operation cynically named "Operation Roots." It is aimed at
sowing ethnic divisions in Yugoslavia to encourage its breakup.

The report says that this operation has been going on "since the beginning of Clinton's presidency." It is a joint operation with
the German secret service, which has also sought to destabilize Yugoslavia.

The final objective of "Roots," according to this report, "is the separation of Kosovo, with the aim of it becoming part of
Albania; the separation of Montenegro, as the last means of access to the Mediterranean; and the separation of the
Vojvodina, which produces most of the food for Yugoslavia. This would lead to the total collapse of Yugoslavia as a viable
independent state."

The report asserts that the KLA was founded by the CIA. And the funding was funneled through drug-smuggling operations
in Europe.

When it appeared that an agreement for Kosovo autonomy was about to be reached between Slobodan Milosevic and
Ibrahim Rugova in 1998, the CIA stepped up KLA attacks on Yugoslav police units. The Yugoslav police attempts to curtail
the KLA were used as the pretext for NATO's attacks.



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