After 24 March however the general pattern changed and included areas that had previously been relatively quiet . 17 March . WCC issues message to the inter-religious peace and tolerance conference in Vienna, appealing for a negotiated political solution to the crisis, involving all national communities in Kosovo. 25 March . WCC issues pastoral letter to member churches in Yugoslavia expressing profound emotion at start of NATO intervention, andexpressing solidarity and support.
Close contact is maintained with church leaders in the region.
29 March . 31 March . Ecumenical bodies and Christian World Communions issue joint Easter appeal for peace and cessation of armed conflicts. 15 April . WCC, LWF, CEC and WARC issue joint statement on protection of humanitarian principles and fundamental rights in Kosovo refugee response, following criticism of roles of NATO and international aid agencies in relief efforts.