All traces of the centuries-long Serb presence, of their heritage, culture and religion, are being stamped out and effaced from the face of the Earth.

now he was halfway to safety, and he knew it—not so suspicious; besides, there were many people shuttling along there, and he effaced himself among them like a grain of sand.

This should not, however, efface the unique and irreplaceable role the United Nations plays and will continue to play in so many domains.