right of refugees and displaced persons

The right of refugees and displaced persons to return to their homes was reaffirmed.

The parties also accepted the right of refugees and displaced persons to return to their prewar homes as part of what is described as "the reversal of ethnic cleansing."

Returning Home: Housing and Property Restitution Rights of Refugees and Displaced Persons was published by Transnational Publishers.

The 40-page document offers details on the rights of refugees and displaced persons to return to their homes, on a free press and on open access of international humanitarian groups to all areas, among other guarantees.

Its future can only be envisaged as a multi-ethnic and democratic state, guaranteeing effective protection for minorities, preserving the cultural and religious heritage of all communities and respecting the rights of refugees and displaced persons to return, thereby contributing to the stability of the region and adhering to the European Union’s values and principles.