REFUGEES FROM BARANJA PROTEST AGAINST OWEN'S PROPOSAL

OSIJEK, Nov 22 (Hina) - Analyzing a report from a Geneva news conference at which EC mediator Lord Owen did not deny an allegation that he himself had offered Croatian President Tudjman to cede Baranja and eastern Slavonia, the Beli Manastir municipal authorities voiced deep concern and indignation at such acts by the most responsible people involved in seeking a solution to the crisis in former Yugoslavia, said a statement issued by the Beli Manastir authorities on Monday. Beli Manastir is located in Serb-occupied Baranja region, UNPA East. The municipal leadership will call on the Croatian Foreign Ministry to send a note of the strongest protest with the UN Security Council over an irresponsible and provocative statement by Lord Owen. Stressing that his proposal had disturbed the Croatian public, particularly the refugees from Baranja and eastern Slavonia, the statement said the municipal leadership supported the view of the Croatian Parliament and President that talks about the change of borders could not be tolerated. 222128 MET nov 93