But the tragedy is that the conflict could spread here and we have no means of defending ourselves.

Pray that the conflict would not spread to neighbouring countries.

And the conflict that already has claimed so many people could spread like poison throughout the entire region.

Most say their leaders have only two months to take action or, they believe, the conflict will spread.

"I think there's a real chance that this conflict can spread," he said.

The conflict has since spread to other neighboring countries.

A conflict there could spread to Macedonia and engulf the whole region, he said.

Though the conflict is spreading, the outlines of a compromise are emerging.

But as bombing continues, the conflict has spread across borders.

We cannot at the present time predict how far this conflict may spread and what may happen.