SFOR ALLOWS TRANSPORT OF HOWITZERS TO BH FEDERATION ( Editorial: --> 9012 )

( Editorial: --> 9012 ) SARAJEVO, 7 Nov (Hina) - The Stabilisation Force (SFOR) command in Bosnia-Herzegovina has received a confirmation saying that the Army of Bosnia-Herzegovina destroyed a certain number of canons, and decided to allow the delivery of another 126 howitzers. SFOR spokesman Chris Riley stated in Sarajevo Friday that the first part of the delivery with some 30 howitzers would be transported immediately by train to the warehouses on the Federation territory, while the rest would be transported in the next several days. The delivery with U.S. howitzers produced in accordance with NATO regulations and delivered within the program 'Equip and Train' had to remain in the central Adriatic port of Ploce (Croatia) until the Federation army guaranteed it had fulfilled its obligations from the arms control agreement. The U.S. delivery includes also transport helicopters and spare parts for the already delivered tanks and armoured vehicles. (hina) rm 071331 MET nov 97