This hearing reviewed the political crisis and the civil conflict in Yugoslavia. The purpose was to examine the different aspects in which is fueling the crisis. The hearing looked at the role of the OSCE process in its efforts to shape the international strength in resolving the Yugoslav conflict. Representatives from the European community gave testimony on the proposals and plan implementation carried out by the European Council and of the member states. The issue of military hardware and tensions related to large mobilized forces were mentioned, along with the peace settlement dimension for the succeeding states of Yugoslavia.
Members
Hon. Steny Hoyer
Chairman
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hon. Dennis DeConcini
Co-Chairman
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hon. Chris Smith
Commissioner
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hon. John Porter
Commissioner
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hon. Frank Wolf
Commissioner
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hon. Harry Reid
Commissioner
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hon. Albert Gore
Senator
U.S. Congress
Hon. Helen Bentley
Congresswoman
U.S. Congress
Hon. Jim Moody
Congressman
U.S. Congress
Witnesses
Amb. Dirk van Houten
Head
European Community Monitoring Mission in Yugoslavia
Jeri Laber
Executive Director
Helsinki Watch
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