Analysts say it remains to be seen whether the Palestinians' unilateral effort to get a U.N.security endorsement of a Palestinian state will be sustained or is no more than a publicity stunt meant to get Israel to make concessions.

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Kirkwood's comments made clear that Mladic, despite having twice been indicted by the U.N. tribunal, remains in control of his forces.

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Protected by diplomatic immunity, he remains an urbane presence at the U.N.

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"We welcome this withdrawal, but emphasize that this is an early step and that stability in the region remains very fragile, " said Kieran Dwyer, spokesperson for U.N. peacekeepers.

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