From the very beginning of the conflict In Yugoslavia last Junewhen the JNA moved against Slovenia and Croatia In an attempt to crush their Independence movementsit was clear that leaders of the Serbian republic were determined to stop the breakup of the Yugoslav federation at all costs. Now. because of Serbias continued Intransigence. the patience of the International community has worn thin. and attempts by many countries to maintain neutrality in the conflict have been abandoned. While it Is recognized that no party Involved in the conflict Is completely innocent. it is believed that Serbia Is responsible for turning the dispute between former Yugoslav republics Into a fullblown civil war that has taken well over 10.000 lives. produced one million refugees or displaced persons. and caused unimaginable destruction. The dilemma for the CSCEwhich includes the United States and former Soviet republics among its members--is that the leaders of Serbia and the JNA have repeatedly failed to listen to reason. live up to their words. and desist from their recourse to force and seek Instead a genuine. peaceful settlement to the Yugoslav crisis. Repeated CSCE calls for peace continue to go unheeded.
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