Kosovo
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OSCE Mission in Kosovo
(OSCE Long-Term Missions)
Beginn: 07/99
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UNMIK
UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UN-Geführt)
Beginn: 06/99
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KFOR
Kosovo Force (UN-Mandatiert)
Beginn: 06/99
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ICO
International Civilian Office Kosovo (EU)
Beginn: 02/08
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EULEX Kosovo
EU Rule of Law Mission Kosovo (EU)
Beginn: 06/08
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Serbia ‘to cooperate’ on UN reconfiguration (07.07.2008)
(Quelle: BIRN) Serbia will cooperate with the UN Mission in Kosovo on its reconfiguration plans if it has the support of the UN Security Council, the country’s Foreign Minister says. Vuk Jeremic, who remains Serbia’s chief diplomat in the new government to be voted in later Monday, said in Madrid that a solution to the Kosovo question should be acceptable for Belgrade and supported by the United Nations Security Council.
Kosovo extends Serb mayor mandates (04.07.2008)
(Quelle: BIRN) Kosovo's government has decided to extend the mandate of the current mayors in Serb dominated towns, President Fatmir Sejdiu announced on Friday. The decision was taken in an attempt to prevent mayors elected in the May 11 elections that were held in Serb dominated areas in Kosovo from taking office.
UN Kosovo ‘reconfiguration’ ends October (02.07.2008)
(Quelle: BIRN) The reconfiguration of the extended United Nations Mission in Kosovo, UNMIK will finish by the end of October, a spokesman says. “The end date is the second half of October,” said Alexander Ivanko, UNMIK’s spokesman in Pristina, adding that “that’s when the UNMIK is supposed to reconfigure, as instructed by the report [sent by the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon last month].”
UN ‘won’t work’ with Kosovo Serb bodies (02.07.2008)
(Quelle: BIRN) The United Nations Mission in Kosovo, UNMIK insists it will not cooperate with parallel government bodies created by Serbs. UNMIK spokesman, Alexander Ivanko told a press briefing on Wednesday that cooperation has not been launched with the newly-set up Kosovo Serb ‘parallel’ assembly, nor does the world body intend to do so.
Serbs set to create Kosovo 'parliament' (28.06.2008)
(Quelle: BIRN) Kosovo Serbs are due to convene their own parliament in the divided city of Mitrovica in a new challenge to the authority of ethnic Albanian leadership. The assembly has no executive authority but reflects a deepening ethnic partition of Kosovo since its Albanian majority declared independence from Serbia in February, backed by the West but opposed by Belgrade and its ally Russia.
Kosovo will not talk on status (27.06.2008)
(Quelle: BIRN) Any negotiations between Kosovo and Serbia can only happen if the two parties negotiate as independent countries, Kosovo's President said on Friday. “We will never negotiate about Kosovo’s status. We will not talk about Kosovo’s future and certainly not about its legal and constitutional position,” said Fatmir Sejdiu. … Sejdiu’s statement comes as a response to the recommendation made by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon that Kosovo and Serbia should hold a dialogue on a number of issues.
Scheffer: Kosovo won't have army (25.06.2008)
(Quelle: B92) NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer announced yesterday in Priština that the new Kosovo Security Force, rather than being an army, will have 'specific duties'. 'NATO will lead the transformation of the current Kosovo Protection Corps and the creation of the Kosovo Security Force, which will have 2,500 members and some 800 reserve members with specific duties,' he said.
New UN envoy for Kosovo takes up duties in Pristina (24.06.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) The new United Nations envoy for Kosovo, Lamberto Zannier, has arrived in Pristina to take up his duties amid what he called “a moment of transition” for the world body’s presence there. … Mr. Zannier said he sees his role as one focused on helping to maintain peace, security and stability in the region, as a key condition for economic and social development.
Solana: Ban to sanction EULEX if necessary (24.06.2008)
(Quelle: B92) If the UN Security Council fails to take a decision to deploy the EULEX mission to Kosovo, then UN Sec.-Gen. Ban Ki-moon will do so, says Javier Solana. The EU foreign policy and security chief said that “the EU will notice“ that decision. Unlike EULEX, according to NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer's comments in Priština yesterday, KFOR’s role in Kosovo is completely clear.
UN plan urges UNMIK reconfiguration (23.06.2008)
(Quelle: Southeast European Times) The majority of UN member-states agreed with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's new plan for the international presence in Kosovo at the Security Council meeting Friday (June 20th). The 15-member council, however, did not vote on Ban's proposal and is continuing the debate on whether it must approve the plan legally.
UN chief signals shift on Kosovo (23.06.2008)
(Quelle: Reliefweb) For 16 months, Russia and the West have been a bit eyeball-to-eyeball in the United Nations Security Council over the status of Kosovo. But to borrow Dean Rusk's famous phrase during the 1963 Cuban missile crisis, it appears that UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon has just blinked. Mr. Ban's concession on Friday appeared to brush aside Russia's objections and clear the way to end the nine-year 'UNMIK' mission in Kosovo.
Ban's proposal receiving mixed reaction (21.06.2008)
(Quelle: B92) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Serbian officials have expressed opposing views over the former’s plans to restructure the UN’s civil presence in Kosovo. The proposed solution, said Ban, takes into account issues of significance to Serbia and the Kosovo Serbs. However, President Boris Tadić told state broadcaster RTS that he did not agree with the secretary general’s appraisal, calling it unacceptable.
Is Kosovo heading for partition? (20.06.2008)
(Quelle: IWPR) As new constitution comes into force, communal divisions and a row over the international presence threaten to split province. Kosovo’s first constitution, which came into effect on June 15, could further inflame ethnic tensions in the province and even lead to partition, say analysts.
Kosovo plan is a 'practical and workable solution,' Ban tells Security Council (20.06.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) The proposal to reconfigure the United Nations' presence in Kosovo is “a practical and workable solution” to one of the world's most intractable issues, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, warning that reaching a mutually acceptable settlement will not be easy. Addressing a Security Council debate on Kosovo, a week after unveiling plans to adjust the profile and structure of the UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), Mr. Ban said he had rarely encountered such a delicate or divisive issue during his 40-year diplomatic career.
UNMIK: Ruecker out, Zannier in (18.06.2008)
(Quelle: B92) A UN mission in Kosovo spokesman confirmed on Wednesday that UNMIK chief Joachim Ruecker would be replaced by Italian diplomat Lamberto Zannier. 'The intention of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon is to appoint Ambassador Lamberto Zannier as the new UNMIK chief, most probably starting Friday,' Alexander Ivanko told reporters in Priština.
Pristina accepts UN chief's plan, Serbia rejects it (17.06.2008)
(Quelle: Southeast European Times) Kosovo leaders responded positively to a proposal to reconfigure the civilian international presence in the newly independent state. The plan, submitted by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on Thursday (June 12th) to the Security Council, gives more authority to the EULEX mission over police, courts and other institutions in Kosovo.
Tensions as Kosovo inks constitution (17.06.2008)
(Quelle: Reliefweb) There is no agreement by Russia over how the UN mission here will hand over police and civil duties to the EU in the volatile region. Nor has the EU mission, described as crucial in Brussels after Kosovo declared independence Feb. 17, started to deploy some 2,200 police needed to avoid Serb-Albanian violence. Indeed, Serbs in north Kosovo responded to the Constitution by declaring a 'parallel' parliament, to start June 28.
Koštunica calls for urgent rejection of EULEX (15.06.2008)
(Quelle: B92) Prime Minister Vojislav Koštunica, DSS, today called for an urgent meeting of parliament in order for Serbia to formally decide not to accept the EU mission in Kosovo. … 'Since the goal of EULEX is to implement Kosovo's independence based on the rejected Ahtisaari plan, it's obvious this mission is in direct contravention of both [UN SC] Resolution 1244 and the Serbian Constitution,' Koštunica said in a statement carried by Tanjug news agency.
Plan to reconfigure UN presence in Kosovo 'least objectionable' option – Ban (13.06.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today that while his proposal to reconfigure the world body's presence in Kosovo, giving the European Union an enhanced role, may not please everyone, it was the “least objectionable” option. … Under his proposal, the EU would play an enhanced operational role in the rule of law area under a UN “umbrella” headed by his Special Representative, in line with the original 1999 resolution that established the mission.
UN and NATO rush to iron out Kosovo security snags (13.06.2008)
(Quelle: Reliefweb) The United Nations and NATO rushed on Thursday to iron out snags in the troubled international security presence for Kosovo, just days ahead of its constitution coming into force. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon put forward long-awaited proposals to 'reconfigure' the activities of the U.N. Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and allow the European Union to pursue its goal of launching a police oversight mission there. Separately, NATO states agreed to train a lightly armed Kosovo security force, NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said after talks in Brussels.
EU-US urge easy Kosovo Mission transfer (11.06.2008)
(Quelle: BIRN) The European Union and the United States have urged a smooth transfer from the current UN administration to an EU-led mission in Kosovo. During a joint summit which took place in Slovenia on Tuesday, European Union and United States' leaders reiterated their support for Kosovo’s democratic and multi-ethnic efforts as well as for a smooth deployment of the EU's new law and order mission, EULEX.
Process of land return in Kosovo begins (11.06.2008)
(Quelle: B92) The Kosovo Property Agency (KAI) has begun ruling on applications for the return of the owner’s or management rights for property in the province. Proceedings began yesterday at 09:00 CET at UNMIK offices in Belgrade, Kragujevac, Niš, Podgorica, Peć and Gračanica. According to information from the KAI, more than 400 property rulings will be issued.
Feith: We want EULEX in north (10.06.2008)
(Quelle: B92) EU's special representative for Kosovo Pieter Feith says that EULEX could be deployed in the northern, Serb areas as part of UNMIK. Feith made this statement during a gathering in Brussels organized by Germany's Friedrich Ebert Foundation, dubbed, '100 days of Kosovo's independence, achievements and challenges'.
UN to retain 'symbolic presence' in Kosovo (09.06.2008)
(Quelle: BIRN) The UN Secretary General will recommend the 'symbolic presence' of the UN in Kosovo in a letter on the mission's future, Balkan Insight can reveal. Ban Ki-Moon is due to send the letter on Wednesday in which is he to outline to Pristina and European Union leaders how the United Nations Mission in Kosovo is due to adapt after June 15 after Kosovo's Constitution comes into force.
Gunmen attack Kosovo Prime Minister home (08.06.2008)
(Quelle: Southeast European Times) A group of armed men late on Friday (June 6th) stormed the house of Prime Minister Hashim Thaci in Pristina, the police announced. Thaci was not home at the time, but his wife and his son were. Both escaped injury.
Ruecker leaving Kosovo after June (05.06.2008)
(Quelle: B92) UNMIK Chief Joachim Ruecker has told Priština daily Ekspres that he will leave Kosovo after June. Ruecker indirectly confirmed that his successor, who will also hold the post of the UN secretary-general’s special representative, will not have the same powers as him or the once traditional UN special representative.
Report: Solana awaiting Ban decision (04.06.2008)
(Quelle: B92) Crucial UN decisions regarding the deployment of EULEX are yet to be made, Beta news agency quoted its sources in Brussels. EULEX, the European Union's planned mission to Kosovo, will no doubt cooperate with the UN, with talks currently being held to that aim and progress being made toward the necessary coordination between the EU and UN in Kosovo, EU officials in Brussels told Beta.
Kosovo Serbs to form parallel councils (02.06.2008)
(Quelle: BIRN) Kosovo Serbs have been given a deadline of next week to form parallel local councils, which the UN and ethnic Albanian leaders have branded illegal. The deadline was given to Kosovo Serb councillors by Serbia’s Minister for Kosovo Slobodan Samardzic.
Feith says Serbia has no right to veto changes in Kosovo (01.06.2008)
(Quelle: Southeast European Times) The head of the International Civilian Office (ICO) in Kosovo, Pieter Feith, said on Saturday (May 31st) that Belgrade has no right to veto what is going on in the former Serbian province. In an interview with the Pristina-based newspaper Zeri, Feith said that after June 15th, when the constitution of the young country takes effect, the only international presence in it will be the ICO, which he said 'means that the Kosovo government will receive further powers'.
UNMIK to transfer competencies to Kosovo after June 15th (30.05.2008)
(Quelle: Southeast European Times) EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met in Stockholm on Thursday (May 29th), where they agreed to transfer considerable powers from UNMIK to the government of Kosovo after June 15th, when Kosovo's constitution enters into force. They also discussed the future deployment of EULEX, the EU's police and justice mission in Kosovo.