On the Slav-Macedonian side, the president, a Methodist minister called Boris Trajkovski, is the leading moderate.

ECONOMIST: Macedonia's fragile peace | The

Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski has proposed a partial amnesty to persuade the rebels to lay down their arms.

CNN: Matejce

The peace plan drafted by President Boris Trajkovski won backing from European Union leaders, who promised more aid if it succeeds.

CNN: Macedonia peace moves gather pace