Prime Minister of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, expressed deep disappointment over the reinstatement of a barricade on Mitrovica bridge.

“As Prime Minister of the country, I yesterday welcomed the voluntary removal of the barricade by citizens of the Serb community in the hope that it was a sign of civic maturity. Unfortunately, only hours later, the citizens of Kosovo and I were disappointed again with the shameful act of reinstating the barricade on the River Iber bridge. This shameful and dangerous game, and above all illegal, is unacceptable for the values of our society and democratic country. Those responsible for these illegal actions will face the law sooner or later. Freedom of movement is a fundamental right and it cannot be undermined by anyone. Therefore, I call on local leaders of the Serb community to be reasonable and remove the barricade. The shame this barricade represents cannot be hidden by flowers planted in the wrong place. That shame can be removed only when the barricade is removed and the bridge becomes free for movement”, said Thaci in his statement.