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In 1999, Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic ordered ethnic cleansing in Kosovo, leading to a massive refugee crisis as thousands of ethnic Albanians fled to Albania and Macedonia. In response, NATO launched a bombing campaign against Serbian targets, which lasted three months. Following the withdrawal of Serbian forces, NATO ended its air campaign. A multinational humanitarian effort was initiated to address the refugee crisis, and an international security force was deployed to prevent further ethnic violence in the region.

What action did Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic take that led to a refugee crisis?

• He declared independence for Kosovo.

• He initiated peace talks with NATO.

• He invited international peacekeepers.

• He ordered the cleansing of non-Serbs from the area.

Which countries did the ethnic Albanians flee to during the crisis?

• Greece and Bulgaria

• Montenegro and Croatia

• Albania and Macedonia

• Bosnia and Herzegovina

When did NATO begin its bombing raids on Serbian targets?

• July 1999

• May 1999

• January 1999

• March 1999

What marked the end of NATO's air campaign?

• The capture of Slobodan Milosevic

• The intervention of the United Nations

• The withdrawal of Serbian forces

• The signing of a peace treaty

What was the purpose of the International Security force deployed in the region?

• To provide economic aid

• To curb further ethnic clashes

• To assist in rebuilding infrastructure

• To conduct peace negotiations