CROATIA PROVIDING FOR 384,658 REFUGEES

ZAGREB, March 31 (Hina) - Croatia is providing for 384,658 refugees and internally displaced persons, according to information issued today by the government office for refugees and displaced persons. There are 192,149 internally displaced persons most of whom have found shelter in the Zagreb area. The Zagreb regional office is caring for 30,436 persons. There are 27,956 displaced persons in Osijek, 19,570 in Zadar, 14,937 in Karlovac, and 14,438 in Vinkovci. The refugees, mostly from Bosnia-Herzegovina, account for 184,494 persons. More than a quarter of them - 51,542 persons - have been accommodated in the Zagreb area. There are 19,224 refugees in Vinkovci, 17,559 in Slavonski Brod, 15,918 in Split, and 11,004 in Rijeka, according to information released by respective regional offices. So far 3,850 people have returned to their homes. Temporary refugee status has been granted to 4,165 persons in transit to other countries. (Hina) mm bk 312004 MET mar 95