Court condemns Hutu men in first attempt to punish those responsible for half a million killings in 1994. Milosevic government refuses to reinstate opposition victories in key cities. Despite call by European organization, President stiffens stand against tens of thousands of demonstrators. Leaders of former opponents pledge peaceful future.
Unified government paves way for reconstruction.
Tens of thousands of anti-government demonstrators defy police ban on marches. Weeks-long street marches protest Socialists' annulling of opposition election victories. Finally breaks deadlock with Palestinians over withdrawal from part of Hebron. Hours earlier, Islamic militants massacred 36 villagers south of capital, decapitating some. Foreign and Russian observers report election to have been fair and democratic.