Autopsy confirm SFOR statement

Sarajevo Jul 16, 1997

SFOR

Banjaluka, 15 July, 1997 (AIM) - SFOR states in it's press public announcement, that autopsy of the body of Simo Drljaca confirms SFOR's original statement: "Soldiers approached Drljaca, who was sitting together with two other persons, and verbally challenged him. Two men stayed seated, while Drljaca stood up, reached for pistol and pointed it towards SFOR soldiers. Than he turn round and start running towards the boat which was on the shore. Soldiers followed him, and one of them catch Drljaca, throwing him on the ground. Than Drljaca fired, wounding the soldier. Two SFOR soldiers opened fire in self defense and shot him fore times".(End)