Following the court in Colmar, France, postponing the decision on possible extradition of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) leader, Ramush Haradinaj, to Serbia, the government of Kosovo issued a press release accusing Serbia of abusing justice and “delaying a process build on fabricated allegations.” “We believe the French judiciary will not tolerate such a situation,” the government said.
Tomorr Qela, representative of the government of Kosovo during the measuring of the territory of Kosovo, invited all those who have opposed the demarcation process, to go to the government hall where the material is exposed and then reach a conclusion. He added that the Commission has been absolutely transparent and monitored by the representatives of the U.S. Embassy, EU and KFOR. The Commission re-confirmed that the territory of Kosovo measures 10 thousand and 905.25 square kilometers.
Deputy Minister of the Local Government, Bajram Gecaj, took to Facebook to reply to the director of the Office for Kosovo at the Serbian government, Marko Djuric, who considered that the effort of Kosovo to create an army was dangerous.
Three opposition parties – Vetevendosje, Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) and Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA) – have called on the government of Kosovo to step down following the failure to abide by the Kosovo Assembly resolution for demolishing the wall in Mitrovica North.
In a joint statement, the opposition parties accused the government of “ignoring” the Assembly as the highest legislative institution in Kosovo. In addition, the opposition claimed that the government was pursuing the dialogue with Belgrade without any conditions and “utterly unprepared.”
According to a website of the Israeli military intelligence DEBKA File, the Russian train with slogans against Kosovo might try to enter Kosovo again. The website, notes that in this case, Kosovo will seek help, but it should not expect support from some European country, not even from Germany.
Head of the Vetëvednosje parliamentary group, Glauk Konjufca, said today at the Assembly session that government of Kosovo and Serbia are orchestrating spectacles, by stopping a train and not removing a wall. He added that situation in the north cannot improve by demolition of the wall or by stopping Serbian trains, but by dissolving of the parallel structures.
Kosovo plans to consider redefining the format of dialogue with Serbia, Kosovo government officials said. Spokesperson Faton Abdullahu said that to be a factor of stability and pursue policies for normalizing relations with its neighbours, Kosovo needs to engage in dialogue. However, Abdullahu noted the recent “provoking” actions from Serbia lead the government to consider its approach to dialogue.
Kosovo’s Minister for Internal Affairs, Skender Hyseni reported to the Commission for Internal Affairs, Security and Supervision of the KSF, regarding the recent events, concretely Serbia’s attempt to send the train to Kosovo. He said that the Ministry was in continuous coordination with the Kosovo Police ever since the announcement about the train. “We have also requested from the international community to request from Serbia not to send the train and not to force us use force.
Prime Minister of Kosovo, Isa Mustafa said detention of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) leader Ramush Haradinaj on an arrest warrant issued by Serbia was “unacceptable.” “I wish to express the concern of the government over this arrest on a political and hostile warrant issued by Serbia. These are unlawful and unjust act aimed at provoking tensions and blocking Kosovo’s Euro-Atlantic perspective,” said Mustafa at today’s cabinet meeting. He added that all government departments are making efforts to secure Haradinaj’s release as soon as possible.
According to a study carried out by the Group for Legal and Political Studies (GLSP), Kosovo government fulfilled only 26 percent of the criteria set out by the EU’s Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) although the deal entered into force on 1 April 2016. Kosovo’s Deputy Minister for European Integration, Anila Statovci, said it was difficult to report on concrete steps Kosovo institutions have taken in implementing SAA but she did mention steps in adoption of internal market standards, competition policies as well as aspects relating to the rule of law and good governance.