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The residents of the small town of Velika Kladusa, situated in the north-west Bihac pocket on the border with Serb-held Croatia, are now started to return and rebuild their lives there. Around 30,000 residents loyal to Bosnian Muslim entrepreneur Fikret Abdic fled the town after it was taken by Bosnian government Fifth Corps troops in Aug 1994. Most people are glad to be back, but feel that it has been an empty victory, as many have lost relatives in the conflict. There have been rumours that the town was retaken with help from the Serb Krajina army and the Bosnian Serb army, but there are no physical signs of the presence of these troops there.
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Entering Maglaj, Bosnia, in Mar 1994 as part of a United Nations peace-keeping force was a frightening experience, according to soldier Mike Curtis. The ordinary people living in the town were extremely pleased to see the peace-keepers, but the Croat, Serb and Muslim fighters were much less welcoming. The Muslims in particular were very hostile, as they had been defending the town and felt that their honour had been tainted. Serb fighters actually shot and killed women and children who were collecting food being air-dropped by the United Nations.
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Many residents of Sarajevo believe that an attempt will soon be made to break the siege of the city, and are making preparations for surviving a period of fighting. The United Nations has been warned by president Alija Izetbegovic not to interfere in any assault on the city, as this could endanger up to 5,000 peace-keepers who are currently there, some of whom are held hostage. UN officials believe that there are now around 15,000 government troops in the Visoko area.
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