SNF: Serbs – hostages or equal citizens? (KIM radio)
The Statement by the President of the Committee for internal affairs, security and control of the Kosovo Security Force of the Assembly of Kosovo, that will ethnically cleanse Kosovo of Serbs if the court in France extradites his brother to Belgrade, recalled Serbs on the days of unprecedented retaliation and persecution of Serbian nation in […]
Read More →Haradinaj’s brother threatens Serbs; Vucic wants dialogue (B92)
Aleksandar Vucic on Saturday urged representatives of the EU and Pristina to resume the Brussels dialogue in order to reduce tensions. According to Beta, the Serbian prime minister and president-elect said that “one warrant for arrest, issued for the most severe crime, could not be a reason to threaten the survival of a people.” He […]
Read More →Moscow Considers Irresponsible to Create Kosovo Armed Forces (Sputnik International)
Russian Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the Kosovar authorities were trying to create a “fake juridical” ground for creation of Kosovo armed forces. Moscow considers irresponsible the initiative to create Kosovo armed forces, as it goes against the already existing agreements, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday. “[We] paid attention to the […]
Read More →UNMIK Headlines 24 March
“Thaci tones down Kosovo army rhetoric” (Koha Ditore)
Engel: U.S. should support creation of Kosovo’s army (Epoka e Re)
“Association, compromise for army and border demarcation” (Zeri)
Vucic: Pristina and Bosnia are playing with stability of the region (Lajmi)
Haradinaj: Process against me is a political game (RTK)
Forensic teams recover human remains from Prizren cemetery (RTK/RFE)
Hoca e Madhe/Velika Hoca residents prevent Serb election rally (Klan Kosova)
UNMIK Headlines 23 March
• Thaci meets U.S. Ambassador, does not change position on army (RTK)
• FM Hoxhaj meets U.S. Secretary Tillerson (Epoka e Re)
• U.S. and NATO discuss Kosovo (Zeri/Bota Sot)
• Simic: Serbian election polls to open on Kosovo territory (Kosova Sot/Zeri)
• O’Connell: I would not vote for a party which supported criminals (Epoka)
• Special prosecution opens investigation against Minister Zharku (Zeri)
Ambassador Delawie calls for a halt to KSF transformation (Insajderi)
In an interview to Insajderi news website, the US Ambassador Greg Delawie said that Kosovo should have an army but that this should be done through constitutional amendments and in consultation with all communities in Kosovo. Delawie dismissed statements by Kosovo officials that the creation of the Kosovo army is happening in full coordination with […]
Read More →Delawie visits Mitrovica Bridge (media)
Several news websites report that the United States Ambassador in Pristina, Greg Delawie, visited the main bridge in Mitrovica on Thursday. “Glad to see the Mitrovica Bridge renovated and open for pedestrians. Positive result of the EU dialogue,” Delawie wrote on his Twitter account.
Read More →Headlines 7 March
U.S. wants KSF transformation through Constitution (Koha Ditore)
Veseli: We are days away from having an army (Klan Kosova)
“Army unites Kosovo political spectrum” (Zeri)
Serbs afraid of Thaci’s Plan B (Lajmi)
Serbian List against creation of Kosovo army (Kosova Sot/Zeri)
Kosovo government pledges to submit border demarcation in March (Koha)
Delawie: Extremism and terrorism, present in every country (Epoka)
Headlines 1 March
• Thaci “warns” the EU (Kosova Sot)
• Veliu: Demarcation is not related to elections (Epoka e Re)
• KSF and missing persons, main failures in implementation of SAA (Koha)
• Delawie observes construction works at Mitrovica Bridge (Epoka e Re)
• Ivanovic appeals for temporary establishment of Association (RTK)
• Vetevendosje activists plead not guilty to terrorism charges (Koha, Zeri)
• 671 police officers under investigation (Epoka e Re)
• Police release Serb man wrongfully arrested for war crimes (Klan Kosova)
Delawie: Religious leaders and families play crucial role on prevention of extremism (Media)
The Ambassador of the United States of America to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, saidtoday at the “Engagement of Civil Society in Countering Violent Extremism” round-table that violent extremism could be prevented if the religious leaders and Kosovo families are involved. “Local communities are the most powerful asset that we have to prevent radicalism. Families, society and […]
Read More →Headlines 24 February
Apostolova: Rule of law, SAA foundation (Zeri)
Delawie condemns threats of MPs on demarcation (Bota Sot)
Mustafa: I am ready to face those who oppose demarcation (Tribuna Channel)
Hoxhaj: EU should reward Kosovo (Klan Kosova)
Five persons charged for attack on Turkish consulate in Prizren (dailies)
Bota Sot: KFOR’s list of SHIK members
Delawie hails Kosovo government’s steps toward reconciliation (Koha)
The United States Ambassador in Kosovo, Greg Delawie, has congratulated Kosovo’s institutions for their steps toward reconciliation. He said the Truth and Reconciliation Commission must be independent and transparent and include citizens from all ethnic backgrounds. Delawie also said that individuals that are part of this commission and share their experiences must be given protection […]
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