November 1, 1995:
In Philadelphia, Peter Jennings reports on the Dayton Peace Accords. David Ensor gives an account of the Dayton, Ohio Peace Negotiations between Slobodan Milosevic, President of Yugoslavia; Franjo Tudjman, President of Croatia; Bosnian Muslim President Alija Izetbegovic, and U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher. Christopher states that he holds those present accountable for either promoting or preventing a peace treaty. The report also gives a brief explanation of the main issues expected to be agreed upon. Footage included of refugees on trucks, and Muhamed Šacirbej, Bosnia's Foreign Minister talking to reporters (even though Warren Christopher asked the leaders not to give statements to reporters).
November 3, 1995:
Peter Jennings reports on Milosevic's shopping excursion in one of Dayton's malls.
November 10, 1995:
Peter Jennings reports on the peace talks in Dayton. Hillary Brown reports on the most pressing issue in the peace talks: the future of Sarajevo. Zlatko Lagumdzija, a Muslim economics professor; Dr. Bakir Nakac (sp), a Muslim; Silvana Maric, a Croat; Mira Skert, a Serb; and Plamenka Mikulic (Serb?) give their opinions on the idea of splitting Sarajevo along ethnic lines. The following footage is included: Sarajevo churches representing the three main religions, the destroyed National Library in Sarajevo, pedestrians on the streets of Sarajevo, and barricades set up to divide the city along ethnic lines.
The second part of the news report is the "Person of the Week," focusing on the slain Nigerian peace activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa. Discussed are the Ogoni people whose habitat sits on extensive oil fields, the Shell Oil support of Nigeria's military regime, the environmental damage caused by oil companies, and the military suppression of freedom and independence fighters.
November 15, 1995:
Peter Jennings briefly reports that the talks in Dayton have reached a critical point; hence, Secretary of State Warren Christopher is planning on returning from his Japan trip and remaining for the duration of the talks.
November 16, 1995:
Peter Jennings reports on the Tribunal's indictments of Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic and his military commander Ratko Mladic. Both are charged with directing the massacre of Bosnian Muslim civilians after the fall of Srebrenica.
November 17, 1995:
Peter Jennings gives a brief update on the Dayton Peace talks. The main report deals with the legal issue of the U.S. President putting U.S. troops under the command of a foreign government, in this case the UN. The case of Mike New, a U.S. army medic, who refused to place himself under the UN command is discussed. Ron Ray, his defense attorney in the court marshal, gives a brief statement regarding New's legal rights. Footage of U.S. soldiers in Bosnia is included.
November 21, 1995:
Peter Jennings reports from Phoenix on the signed peace treaty. In Ohio, David Ensor reports on the time it took to find an agreement that each party could agree to. There is also discussion on the Bosnian special request for U.S. troops, the refugee issue, the Congress debate surrounding deployment of U.S. troops, and U.S. troops training in Germany. Statements regarding the signed Treaty and its provisions are made by President Clinton, Assistant Secretary of State Richard Holbrooke, Bosnian Foreign Minister Muhamed Šacirbej, and Speaker of the House Rep. Newt Ginrich. Further statements regarding the training of U.S. troops and what they should expect in Bosnia are made by U.S. soldiers Col. Dean Cash, Sgt. William Howell, Lt. Col. William Blankmeyer, Sgt. Bradley, 1st Lt. Thomas Trinter, and Master Col. Bob McCann of the Canadian army.