| OCR Text |
Show The Salt Lake Tribune WORLDFriday, October 15, 1999. U.N. Boss Tours Kosovo, Dashes Hopes of Albanian Independence LOS ANG MES . PEC, YugoslaviaKofi — Annan, UN. Secretary-General visiting war-damaged Kosovoona them for them- “Wehaveto put our differences selves, behau cause we we have ourletters.” behind usandbuilda newfuture,” school Annan declared att the school. “Isee anation Imeanagroup tory ofpeople in this t It was not who mission of reconciliation, was treated Thursday to a choral per- clear whether rebuilt schoolhere. i The children werecute, and the atmosphere was warm. But the lated the songs ference. “WhenI taik of rebuild. for Annan. But ing, formancebyethnic Albanians ata songs captured the nationalism and ethnic bitterness — even hatred — that continues to engulf Kosovo. “Ourletters are golden,” went the wordsofonetune, in praise of the Albanian alphabet. “We love them. ... We are notgoing to use Serbian letters. Let them keep are determined “2Yone trans- in his public statements, the U.N. leader stressed his lives,” he mortar gaan ‘ a news con- I'm not talkingof bricks and alone. I hope weall shall t ito consideration the ques: tion of democracy, good govern i Kofi Annan ment, respect for human rights message of ethnic tolerance and reconciliation — themes that un- derlay his every move during a visit to this province of Yugoslav rebuild their said later dominant republic. and respect for one’s neighbors and hopefully, reconciliation and. ofcourse, Ju: is During his visit, which began Wednesday, Annan met with top U.N. officials and representatives of Kosovo's ethnic Albanian ma and its small remaining Serbian minority. Leaderson both the provine shut the door on their desire for independence. Thursday's ‘Thursdaythat the general wantedtorestorecivilian FreeCaller 1D Free Paging Free Voice-Mail rule. However, soldiers then moved into parliament, which had reopened only hours before and was dis; on his promises to revive the country economy “Theentire nationhasb Khurshid Ahmed, a schol ailing paveda sighof relief," said and former senator from under Y av sovereignty. While Supplies Last! frade-in Credit for New Phone Purcha: Ist Incoming Minute scheduled to meet todayforthe first time since the military takeover. they could not tional peacekeeping force in Kosovo is that the province should have a high degree of autonomy ationwide Weekend Calling (500 min per month)’* Since troops ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Shari announcement madecl the province. he officialpe of coun forming the multina states with seats in the U.N. are independent states, and as of now CASE parliament andsuspending the constitution. Musharraf's positionas chiefexecutive. Across the capital Thursday, peoplefrom all walks oflife e: sed gratitude and relief at the army takeover, the fourth such military intervention in Pakisti yearhistory. They described Sh an autocratic andarrogant leader whohadbloc constitutional avenuesofdissent, and who h erned Kosovo since June, when NATO airstrikeslaunch tect the ethnic / Yugoslav fores Possibility of Kosovo payWita on Tuesday andreportedly jailed his top support Musharrafhas been holed up in talks with leading politicians, including the president. A spekesman for President Rafiq Tarar said place,eventhough the constitution is suspended, the declarationsaid. Courts willstill function, though the mandate of {U.N. mission chief Bernard] Kouchner. that is not my mandate. Moissy atte BNEnae head within minutes after Gen. Pervaiz Musharraf issued anorder for a state of emergency, dissolving provincesand their ministers. news which is seen by adie of Serbian The United Nations has gov- IGITAL PHONE SALE FREE 4 DAYS ONLY! chief declared himself the country’s leadertaday, de. fying pressure to restore democratic rule after the armytoppled the civilian government. Fighter planes could be heard scrambling over- The president, however, keeps his post, which is mostiy symbolic. Fundamental rights remain in mently oppose independence for the province, Ethnic Albanian leaders, on the other band, said that he did not COMBINED NEWS SERVICES, ISLAMABAD,Pakistan Pakistan's military onthestate-run news service before dawn today ied missed all cabinet ministers and the Senate chair. man, as well as the governors of Pakistan's four said in response to a question. “| However, when asked about the under Yugoslav on other subjecis. Serbs vehe- know there is a desire and clamor onthe part of many peopie fer in sovereigntydespite U.N. control of remains in Kosovo favorindependence, re- gardless oftheirnolitical leanings Annan dependence, but that is not the cally Virtually all ethnic Albanians “Weare not here to prepare the peoplefor independence,” leaving open the angein Kosovo's status. contradicting himself the impression that the United Nations had ruled out indepen: dence for Kosovo, which techni Himself Pakistan’s Ruler Thetroops went downthe corridors, clearing out staffers and the few legislators who had shownup, then locked the gates. The proclamation ofthe state of emergency, is the meetings Afterpr fe talks, Annanap. parently left erbianleaders with eo Coup Leader Declares with not an independent statement wasseen by some here is possibility of conference, Annanoffered some thing to each camp without quite sides of the ethnic divide ex: pressed satisfaction Kosovo. state.” Th: Free “ia Mazas/TheAssoc ed press Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto burn a poster of deposed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday. Sharif was dismissed from powerina military coup. . . the Islamic Jamaat-I-Islami Party. “Nobody wants ™artial law, but we needatransition toa systemthat ‘Thegreatest threat to democracy is not the . it is the political and economic mafia that have ruined the country Themilitary ruled Pakistan for 25 years of its 52. yearexistence, but it handed over power to a demo: cratically elected government in1985. World government: worried at the prospect of military rulein a nuclear-armednation havebeen pressing Musharraf to reinstate democracy, even if he does not bri ‘ing back Shar in shingt snior officials said President Clinton was sendinghis amb: dor in Islamabad to meet Musharraf to urge a quick return to civilian rule andto hear his intentions. 879°] 60 Min.| Per month 83g; |460 Minj Per month Three Way Calling 100% Digital |°69% |800 Min, Per month sgge 1000 Min, Per month. 95 |ERICSSON 688 oot369-95 TORE Ca REBATE :0,00 YOUR COST! Ericsson 688, Reg $69.95, YOUR COST S0,00* Wireless Etc. yorceStream: 448 W. Antelope Dr. * Layton ¢ 775-0350 wiettr!: 361 West 500 South ¢ Bountiful > 295-5656 AUTHORIZED DEALER ‘Somerestrictions apply. Coupon must be presented to receive special, While supplies last. ag QualityCa. at your service One-stop service on all your automotive needs,including namebrandtires. Factory-trained technicians Genuine Ford parts Everyday low prices Ask us about special pricing on nar nd original equipmenttires engineered specifically 4for your vehicle. % batteries MSRP Motorcraft Tested Tough” Batteries, Instatiation extra Fits most cars and light trucks. To learn more, visit us at www.qualitycareservice.com 18, Ask your Service Adviner for setaite throwgh 11/28/00. brake service Install Motorcraft Preferred Value front or rear brake linings on most cars andlight trucks.” Excludes machinieg rotors and drums. |
