Freedom of association is severely repressed. leaving little chance for opposition parties to solidify support. The Helsinki Federation report cities specific instances. The failure of the international community to secure the return of refugees (only about 60.000 out of the estimated 2.4 million have returned). coupled with election rules that allow people to vote where they now live. will legitimize the results of ethnic cleansing. It is easy to understand what drives U.S. policy. but it is less easy to condone it. The timetable for the Bosnian elections Is determined by the timetable for the withdrawal of IFOR troops. which is governed by the U.S. presidential election.
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