 During the time of conflict number of civilians was seeking shelter in the area.It was reported that UNHCR arranged delivery of food and blankets for the IDPs scattered at Gornje Ljupče.Because of its central position in the gorge of Kaçanoll river area, which was under complete control of KLA, it was relatively a safe area with the distance of around 7 km (except during May 1999) from the Donje Ljupče frontline between KLA and Serbian forces.