President of Intertect Relief and Reconstruction Corp, Frederick Cuny, and former special envoy of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, José Maria Mendiluce, gave testimony in front of the U.S. Helsinki Commission in regards to the civilian populations of Bosnia-Herzegovina. In their testimony, each witness covered the humanitarian efforts on the ground and its effects on the civilian population, obstacles created by the mafia, and the effects of the Bosnian arms embargo. Also the Commissioners and witnesses discussed the different perspectives of sanction use- employ sanctions to deter the foreign government to follow a desired goal or that the use of such particular sanctions only adds fuel to the survival of the regime via nationalism.The hearing concludes with possible U.S. responses with findings and reports to support prospective actions.
Members
Hon. Dennis DeConcini
Chairman
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hon. Steny Hoyer
Co-Chairman
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hon. Edwards Markey
Commissioner
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hon. Frank McClosky
Commissioner
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hon. Benjamin Cardin
Commissioner
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Witnesses
Jose Maria Mendiluce
Former Special Envoy
UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Frederick Cuny
President
Intertect Relief and Reconstruction Corp.
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