Macedonia says its offensive is selective An ambush on police and soldiers near the north-western town of Tetovo on Saturday, in which eight members of the security forces were killed, made clear they were back. As the situation deteriorates, analysts say there seems to be little hope of a peaceful solution to the crisis. Talks between the majority Macedonian and minority Albanian communities were under way when the rebels resumed their strikes last weekends. And there have been frequent warnings that the conflict could easily re-ignite. The Albanians are demanding greater recognition in the constitution, as well as better representation in the administration and increased use of the Albanian language.
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