Rugova calls for an international protectorate for Kosovo. MUP launch further operations in Drenica killing at least 51 people. Contact Group Ambassadors visit Kosovo to meet Rugova and other Kosovo figures. Kosovars call for military action. Foreign Secretary chairs Contact Group Ministerial meeting in London.
Group agrees tough message to Belgrade.
It also agrees to consider immediate UN arms embargo and refusal of supply of dual use equipment to the FRY that might be used for internal repression. Belgrade invites Kosovars to open dialogue. Kosovars do not respond, insisting that independence from Kosovo rather than talks based on the Serbian Constitution is the only option. Kosovars claim offer was directed at the International community, not the Kosovars themselves. Foreign Secretary makes statement in the House of Commons condemning Drenica killings.