The episode in the village of Tanusevci compares like a picnic with the situation in Tetovo and its vicinity. The state leadership has not said anything for a long time, if not too long, with the exception of an address to Parliament, or more correctly, appeal for peace, by President Trajkovski. Journalists attempted in vain to squeeze out any concrete opinion, promise or statement of resolve from the men at the top. To the public's unpleasant surprise, the session was held behind closed doors, almost in secret. On the second day, when the session became conspiratorial due to its length, resembling a Vatican conclave, everything started becoming reminiscent of barren communist party sessions in the former Yugoslavia at the end of the 80s, which always promised much, but produced nothing.
Witnesses say more time was wasted in bickering among parties than in any real debate.
Somewhere around midnight on March 17, Parliament adopted conclusions on the situation in the country. An appeal was sent to all international organizations for their continued support to Macedonia and the preservation of its territorial integrity, stability, and sovereignty. Parliament requested assistance, but excluded military pres ence from other neighboring countries. The latter was said to have blocked any attempts by Bulgaria or Greece, true or imagined, to get militarily involved in Macedonia. Many domestic and foreign observers are saying that if this happened, it would certainly be an introduction to a conflict of regional proportions and that Macedonia would be left to foot the bill.