CROAT-CONTROLLED SECTION OF NOVI TRAVNIK WITHOUT WATER

NOVI TRAVNIK, 11 Sept (Hina) - The Croat-controlled section of Novi Travnik, central Bosnia, remained without water supply two days ago, Croat municipal leadership in Novi Travnik said Wednesday. The Bosniac side, which is controlling water sources, has been reducing water supply to the Croat-controlled part of the town for 20 days. Two days ago, water supply to the Croat-controlled part of the town was cut off completely. Schools and the town bakery are not working and the situation in the local health care service is critical. The Croat authorities claim that this is pre-election manipulation, which is contrary to election regulations and the Croat-Muslim partnership. The Dutch IFOR battalion today tried to mediate in the dispute but the Bosniac side completely rejected negotiations on the restoration of water supply to Novi Travnik. (hina) rm 112016 MET sep 96