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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Hugh Rossi (Conservative), on Tuesday, 12 November 1991, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 34 members in total.

RECOGNITION OF CROATIA

That this House reaffirms its commitment to the protection of democracy against military aggression and the defence of the right to self determination as enshrined in United Nations resolutions; notes that 94 per cent. of the people of Croatia, after 45 years of Communist rule, voted for independence from the Yugoslav federation and that the Croatian Parliament has enacted legislation to protect the rights of ethnic minorities within the borders of Croatia in accordance with all human rights enshrined in international law; congratulates the Foreign Secretary on his description of the Serbian dominated Federal Army as a 'band of brigands'; condemns the attacks of the Federal Army against Croatia as a brutal manifestation of Communist aggression; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to recognise the state of Croatia with the aim of enabling Croatia to take her case to the United Nations.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 7 amendments.

138A5A1
leave out from 'recognition' to end and add 'can in no way apply to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, an illegal regime which owes its existence to the invasion of Cyprus and continuing presence of foreign troops, the planting of settlers from the main land of Turkey and the accompanying exodus of natural born Turkish Cypriots who would otherwise dare oppose it; and commends the Honourable Member for Hornsey and wood green in his consistent opposition to armed aggression made under spurious excuses.'.
138A1
at end add 'and notes the comments of Mr De Michelis, the Italian Foreign Minister, who said that, by mid-December, the Community should recognise the independence of all republics that requested it, which has clear reference to Slovenia, where 94.6 per cent. voted for independence, as well as to Macedonia and Kosovo.'.
138A2
leave out 'after 45 years of Communist rule'.
138A3
leave out 'manifestation of Communist'.
138A4
at end add 'and calls upon the Federal Army, Navy and Air Force to end their bombardment of the ancient city of Dubrovnik and its suburbs. '.
138A5
at end add 'and notes that all the principles for self determination and international recognition, listed herein, apply equally to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and regrets the inconsistency of the honourable Member for Hornsey and Wood Green in this respect.'.
138A6
leave out from 'Federation' to end and add 'and that the Federal Presidency of Yugoslavia should not obstruct the constitutional process of secession, but fears that immediate de facto recognition by Her Majesty's Government, or others, will not solve the underlying problems facing the peoples of Yugoslavia or its component republics and may distract attention from the immediate task of securing an effective cease-fire, whilst at the same time undermining the efforts of Lord Carrington at a critical stage.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
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Session
1991-92
Subjects
Armed conflict Human rights Croatia Yugoslavia
Link
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