[kcc-news] MORE EMPTY PROMISES WHILE GENOCIDE CONTINUES

[Kosova Task Force, USA]

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Kosova Task Force,USA
Action Alert-6/3/99

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 NATOís demands, but an
actual troop withdrawal has yet to be seen. Although a resolution of
the conflict is in everyoneís 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 todayís
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 ìagreementsî 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 ìwordî is an insult to the
millions who have  suffered at their hands.

TALKING POINTS
-the Serb  proposal does not include the recognition of Kosovaís
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3) air strikes should continue until Serb troops are withdrawn fully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 at whitehouse.gov

Secretary of State Madeleine Albright 
ph:202-647-6575
e-mail: secretary at state.gov

Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Jesse Helms
ph: 202-224-4651
e-mail: jesse_helms at 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 at justiceforall.org  
Internet: http://www.justiceforall.org
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The following organizations constitute the Kosova Task Force, USA: 
Albanian Islamic Cultural Center, American Muslim Council,
Balkan Muslim Association, Council of Islamic Organizations of Chicago,
Council of Islamic Organizations of Michigan, Council on American
Islamic Relations (CAIR), Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA),
Islamic Council of New England, Islamic Medical Association, Islamic
Shura Council of Southern California, Islamic Society of Greater
Houston, Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), Majlis Shura New York,
The Ministry of Imam W.D. Muhammad, Muslim Students Association of US
and Canada, The National Community.


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