Supplemental Motion - Peace in Kosovo

Mindful of our history of inter-communal and political violence, hostility and mistrust in Ireland,

and of its tragic, destructive and lasting divisive consequences,
and affirming the effectiveness of resolving conflict by democratic, peaceful methods,
in solidarity with the Churches of Yugoslavia,
we call for an immediate end to the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia,
and to the killing, inter-ethnic violence and forced exodus of people in Kosovo,
and the intensification of diplomatic negotiations, involving the Churches and religious bodies in Yugoslavia,
to open up a humanitarian corridor into Kosovo immediately,
and to establish peace and security in Kosovo so that all displaced persons may return to their homes.

AMENDMENT

Moved by: The O'Morochoe
Seconded by: Mr. W. Harvey-Kelly

That in lines 6 and 7 the words "to the NATO bombing in Yugoslavia, and" be deleted.

That in lines 10 and 11 the words "to open up a humanitarian corridor into Kosovo immediately, and" be deleted.

Mindful of our history of inter-communal and political violence, hostility and mistrust in Ireland,

and of its tragic, destructive and lasting divisive consequences,
and affirming the effectiveness of resolving conflict by democratic, peaceful methods,
in solidarity with the Churches of Yugoslavia,
we call for an immediate end to the killing, inter-ethnic violence and forced exodus of people in Kosovo,
and the intensification of diplomatic negotiations, involving the Churches and religious bodies in Yugoslavia,
to establish peace and security in Kosovo so that all displaced persons may return to their homes and live free from fear.

THE CHURCH OF IRELAND PRESS OFFICE
Church of Ireland House
61 - 67 Donegall Street
Belfast BT1 2QH