CROAT REPS IN BH PARLIAMENT CONDEMN LAST NIGHT'S BLAST IN MOSTAR

MOSTAR $ MOSTAR, Sept 19 (Hina) - A Croat delegation from both houses of the parliament of the Bosnian Federation on Friday visited the site of an explosion which took place in the centre of Mostar last night, Bosnian Croat news agency Habena reported. The Croat representatives condemned the explosion. In a joint statement issued to reporters, they expressed concern and fear that this terrorist act was a continuation of terrorism against Croats in Bosnia-Herzegovina, aimed at undermining the Dayton and Washington accords. Croatian Ambassador to BH Darinko Bago recalled that five Bosnian Croats died as a result of terrorist acts in the last few months. Yesterday's explosion was the culmination of such terror, he added. "The international community and those who may contribute to the stabilization of the situation in BH, and in Mostar in particular, should take firmer steps in preventing terrorism", the ambassador said. This evening, Croat officials in the government of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton held a special session on account of yesterday's explosion. They strongly condemned this act of terrorism against defenseless civilians and housing buildings. They expressed compassion for the victims and their families, and thanked the town's residents for their calm and dignified behaviour during those difficult moments. (hina) ha 192133 MET sep 97