In his recent quarterly report on Kosovo, the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed concerns over delays in establishment of special court by the Kosovo Assembly which he said undermine Kosovo’s image and present lost opportunities to set an example of justice and accountability. The report covers the period between 16 April and 15 July and was sent to the members of the Security Council before the Kosovo Assembly approved the amendment paving way for establishment of special court. Ban stated that he welcomed the continuation of technical talks between Pristina and Belgrade in particular with regards to the establishment of the Association/Community of Serb-majority municipalities as well as energy and telecommunications. He also hailed the “productive cooperation” between local leaders, namely mayors of South and North Mitrovica, Agim Bahtiri and Goran Rakic. Ban said this positive trend should be maintained and strengthened as it improves the daily lives of the people of Kosovo and lowers tensions. Further in the report, SG Ban welcomed the decision of the European Commission to propose Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Kosovo and the progress on the visa liberalization process which he said are “important signs of institutional reforms Pristina continues to implement on its European path”. Speaking about missing persons, Ban called on Kosovo authorities to appoint a new chairperson of the working group on missing persons. Finally, the SG concluded the report by saying that Kosovo and the region continue to face transnational challenges, especially from the radicalization of youth and violent extremism.  The report is expected to be discussed at the Security Council meeting on 21 August.