Bombed Bridges Divide Serbian City, Government; Factions Fight Over War Repairs

From: The Washington Post | Date: April 4, 2000| Author: Anne Swardson | Copyright information

When the weekend weather is fine, residents here flock to the Danube River to stroll along the banks, play with their children and look at what NATO wrought during the bombing last year.

Huge pieces of three ruined bridges still lie in the water where they fell. The only means of crossing is a pontoon bridge, and the line of cars waiting to get on can stretch for a mile.

"We are suffering because of those who have chosen evil," said Mira Orcic, 60, who was returning home via the ...

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