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On the recordFebruary 10, 1999
The Kosovan people are running out of time, however. Humanity cannot stand idly by and witness further atrocities such as those committed in Racak.
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Sue W. Kelly
New York

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Urgent appeal for action to prevent further atrocities in Kosovo.

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