(30 Jun 1996) T/I 10:55:09
Bosnia's first post-war elections, in the divided southern city of
Mostar, were taking place in a calm atmosphere on Sunday (30/6)
with signs of a high turnout, according to international
officials.
The European Union is organising the municipal elections, which
are seen as a test-run for nationwide polls in September.
SHOWS:
MOSTAR, BOSNIA 30/6
Ext; East Mostar Mayor Safet Orucevic mingling
Int: Orucevic casting his vote in West Mostar
US Ambassador to Bosnia John Menzies at Ero hotel meeting
Independent candidate Jole Musa and others
SOT: in English from Bosnian Prime Minister Hasan Muratovic:
"Citizens did their part, unfortunately the organisation had a lot
of failures ... there were literally men and women crying because
they couldn't vote, they'd come from far away like Germany...about
20 percent was in this group." "This means the elections must be
repeated in some parts."
EU administrator Michael Steiner at vote
Steiner SOT in English: "I consider it a success although the day
is not over... those in favour of peace."
Independent candidate Jole Musa casting vote
Vs Musa voting
Vs shots of diplomats and Croatian and Bosnian reps at hotel ero
Voting
looking at charts and discussing election
EAST MOSTAR
GVs;
band playing
VS IFOR soldiers on duty.
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