SCHUMACHER SATISFIED WITH RETURN OF BOSNIAK REFUGEES TO STOLAC

( Editorial: --> 5079 ) STOLAC, April 6 (Hina) - Deputy International High Representative in Bosnia-Herzegovina Hans Schumacher visited Stolac in southern Bosnia-Herzegovina on Monday. Schumacher also visited the nearby village of Poplasici where Bosniak (Muslim) refugees have been returning lately. Schumacher said he was satisfied with the latest return of Bosniaks to the area of Stolac. He also announced the possibility of lifting sanctions for Stolac if the positive development continues. The Deputy High Representative also said he did not want to underestimate the seriousness of incidents in the Stolac area, but added that people he talked to showed a real willingness to improve the situation. The most important thing is that the return to Stolac is not going only one way, he added. Croat refugees, who are now in Stolac, have the opportunity to return to their homes in Bugojno, Kakanj and Vares, said Schumacher adding the situation in those towns was developing positively. (hina) mm rm /mb 061956 MET apr 98