WESTENDORP WILL PUNISH POLITICIANS WHO DO NOT COOPERATE

( Editorial: --> 6036 ) SARAJEVO, April 10 (Hina) - The international high representative in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Carlos Westendorp, means most solemnly to continue applying his authority in removing Bosnian officials whose actions are hindering the peace process, Westendorp's spokesman in Sarajevo, Simon Haselock, said on Friday. Haselock told reporters that a list of possible measures to be undertaken could be expanded before upcoming elections. Punitive measures will in the future include the removal of officials, who are estimated to be acting against the Dayton Agreement, from the lists of candidates. Haselock openly criticised the fact that the session of the Presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina had not taken place on Thursday due to procedural reasons. The high representative is disappointed and we hold there has been too much of this, Haselock said. He stressed it was time for the elected officials to concentrate on their work, not formal issues. The session of the Bosnian Presidency did not take place on Thursday because of the failure of the Serb member, Momcilo Krajisnik, to show up. His office, however, explained that Krajisnik had been notified about the session and its agenda too late. (hina) lm jn 101425 MET apr 98