SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS INCITEMENT OF VIOLENCE IN BRCKO
Press Release
SG/SM/6307
SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS INCITEMENT OF VIOLENCE IN BRCKO
19970829 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary- General Kofi Annan:The Secretary-General strongly condemns the incitement of violence in Brcko yesterday, which resulted in attacks upon United Nations civilian and police personnel by hostile crowds of Serb civilians. The Secretary-General expresses his particular concern at the assault of four United Nations staff, who sustained minor injuries in the melee. He also condemns the vandalization and looting of United Nations property.
The Secretary-General expresses his appreciation to the Stabilization Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina (SFOR) for assisting in the relocation of all United Nations civilian and police personnel to secure locations in the area.
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