Number: RL30900
Title: Macedonia: Country Background and Recent Conflict
Authors: Julie Kim, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: The Bush Administration has spoken out against an extension of KFOR's mandate into Macedonia. They have said the United States is not contemplating sending additional U.S. troops to bolster the KFOR mission, but that it is considering other forms of assistance to Macedonia. President Bush expressed strong support for the efforts of the Macedonian government to uphold democracy in its country and pledged to assist the Macedonian government in countering the violence. The Administration welcomed the April launch of the inter-ethnic dialogue among the Macedonian political parties.
Pages: 22
Date: Updated March 28, 2002