HL Deb 21 March 2001 vol 623 c164WA
Lord Peston

asked Her Majesty's Government:

If they will make a statement on the situation in Southern Serbia and Macedonia. [HL1313]

Baroness Scotland of Asthal

The Yugoslav Army (VJ) and ethnic Albanian extremist groups in Southern Serbia agreed a ceasefire brokered by NATO on 12 March. The agreement provides for the unconditional cessation of all military activities and use of force by either side. The Commander of KFOR (COMKFOR) retains his authority over the 5km Ground Safety Zone on the Kosovo/Serbia boundary. On Macedonia the situation remains tense. KFOR is providing support to the Macedonian authorities.