It was inhabited mostly by a German-speaking population, but had also Croat- and Hungarian-speaking minorities.

Many of the Croats were old men, women and young children.

Two days ago the Croats were given 24 hours to leave.

The Croats from the urban areas are less likely to return.

Only the Croats have accepted the whole plan so far.

"But the Croats go on living as if nothing had changed."

Local elections are to be held 30 days before the Croats return.

There is a small community of Croats in the village.

It was like that in every house Croats were seen moving into today.

The Croats have also tried hard to bend history their way.

The region is one where Croats form the largest group.

Five Croats went down, true, even if three of them were only wounded.

For the last two years, Croats have been able to travel from one part of their country to the other only by air or sea.

Two Croats came by, she said, and started shouting at her.

Of the entire population, 3,088 people identified themselves as Croats.

Through the club Croats could hold their head up high with pride.

By the 19305, however, the Croats had already forgotten all of this.

Her husband was killed by the Croats during the retreat.

What is the point now the Croats have taken over?"

A moment later, the Croats surged into the school building.

Croats who objected or got in the way were also killed, he said.

"The same thing happens when the Croats are on the offensive."

I have no choice but to flee again if the Croats return.

The Croats have put the weapons in storage for the time being.

Recent polls show that Croats are still likely to vote yes.

Almost all 30,000 of the Croats who lived there before the war have also been driven out.