DEAL BETWEEN CROAT GOVT. AN UNPROFOR ON CONVOYS' PASSAGE

ZAGREB, Aug 5 (Hina) - The Croatian government's representatives and the U.N. Protection Force (UNPROFOR) signed an agreement in Zagreb on Thursday on procedures of passage U.N. convoys and vehicles into Croatian occupied areas, i.e. the U.N. Protected Areas (UNPAs). Complying with this deal the Croatian government assumes commitment to respect UNPROFOR's status, immunity and privileges, whereas UNPROFOR should undertake measures aimed at preventing the abuse of its position, privileges and authorities. UNPROFOR should also inform the Croatian government in advance of movements of its convoys and contents of their loads, according to the agreement. A representative of the Croatian government will be able to require that a UNPROFOR vehicle be examined before passing checkpoints, if he/she suspect with reason that the vehicle transports goods without permission or the forbidden goods. In case the joint examination proves that the vehicle disobeys rules it will not be allowed a free passage. (hina) mar mm 051905 MET aug 94