SFOR INCREASES SURVEILLANCE ACTIVITIES IN MOSTAR

MOSTAR, Feb 11 (Hina) - The press office of the SFOR Multinational Division South East commander, on Tuesday issued a statement on Monday's events in Mostar. The statement said that "SFOR condemns the perpetrators of yesterday's incidents in Mostar and would like to reaffirm, to all parties, its commitment to provide security and promote freedom of movement in all areas of BH (Bosnia-Herzegovina). According to it, SFOR will not be distracted from its mission. "To this end, SFOR, in co-ordination with the IPTF (International Police Task Force), will significantly increase its vehicle control points and surveillance activities in Mostar and its surrounding areas. These measures will remain in effect until further notice and are designed to reinstate a sense of calm and to prevent further hostilities and aggressions by all parties," read the statement. "The complete co-operation and support of all local authorities is mandatory if SFOR is to succeed in its mission. SFOR also reminds local media of its obligation to provide objective, non-partisan reports," said the statement at the end. (hina) jn mš 111541 MET feb 97