Kosovo
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OSCE Mission in Kosovo
(OSCE Long-Term Missions)
Since: 07/99
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UNMIK
UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UN-led)
Since: 06/99
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KFOR
Kosovo Force (UN-mandated)
Since: 06/99
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ICO
International Civilian Office Kosovo (EU)
Since: 02/08
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EULEX Kosovo
EU Rule of Law Mission Kosovo (EU)
Since: 06/08
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Kosovo and Serbia trade accusations at UN (15.05.2012)
(Source:Balkan Insight)
The foreign ministers of Kosovo and Serbia exchanged harsh words during a UN Security Council debate on Kosovo, which called on Kosovo and Serbia to continue talks and refrain from actions that may raise tensions.
Kosovo calm during Serbian election day (07.05.2012)
(Source:Southeast European Times)
The overall situation on Sunday (May 6th) -- as Kosovo Serbs went to the polls to vote in presidential and general elections -- remained calm, although Kosovo Police, EULEX and KFOR increased their presence in the north and in some other areas in Kosovo, including Pristina.
German government extends troops' mandate in Kosovo (03.05.2012)
(Source:B92)
The German government decided on Wednesday to extend the mandate of the country's troops as part of KFOR troops in Kosovo for another year. The extended mandate maintains the limit on the number of German army soldiers who can be deployed to the former Serbian province at 1,850.
UN welcomes agreement facilitating voting in Kosovo for Serb elections (02.05.2012)
(Source:UN News)
The United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) today welcomed an agreement reached on Monday by which the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) will facilitate voting in Kosovo for upcoming elections in Serbia.
NATO deploys force in Kosovo ahead of Serbian elections (30.04.2012)
(Source:Southeast European Times)
NATO began deploying more than 700 soldiers from the German-Austrian Operational Reserve Troops to Kosovo at the request of KFOR Commander Erhard Drews, ahead of the May 6th Serbian elections.
Brussels mediating over Serb votes in Kosovo (26.04.2012)
(Source:Balkan Insight)
Ten days ahead of Serbian elections, Brussels, Belgrade and Pristina are trying to find a solution on how to let Kosovo Serbs vote in the presidential and parliamentary polls. … According to the Brussels source, the plan is to for the OSCE to provide the logistics, as Kosovo is opposed to the Serbian state playing any role in voting inside Kosovo.
NATO chief criticizes EU mission in Kosovo (24.04.2012)
(Source:B92)
The NATO secretary-general voiced his criticism of the activities of the EU mission in Kosovo as he addressed members of the European Parliament on Monday. According to Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the rule of law mission is neither well-equipped nor sufficiently competent to perform the tasks it was entrusted with.
NATO to deploy more troops in Kosovo ahead of Serbian elections (21.04.2012)
(Source:RFE/RL)
The German military says Germany and Austria are planning to beef up their peacekeeping forces in Kosovo to strengthen the NATO mission there in the lead-up to next month's election in neighboring Serbia.
Parallel institutions “to be closed in 2012” (21.04.2012)
(Source:B92)
Kosovo Foreign Minister Enver Hoxhaj has said that “Serbia’s illegal structures in northern Kosovo” will be disbanded this year. He told Priština-based Albanian language daily Epoka e Re that Priština would this year make important decisions that would allow “Serbia’s illegal parallel structures in the north of the country” to be dissolved.
Kosovo PM offers compromise on Serbian polls (18.04.2012)
(Source:Balkan Insight)
In a partial concession, Kosovo leader says Pristina will not try to stop Serbs from voting in Serbian elections on May 6 - as long as Serbia's election commission plays no role in the polls and the OSCE manages the whole process. … Earlier this week, Belgrade agreed to scrap plans to organize Serbia-wide local elections in Kosovo after the UN mission to Kosovo, UNMIK, refused to help stage them.
Belgrade ready to continue dialogue with Priština (17.04.2012)
(Source:B92)
Borislav Stefanovic, head of the Belgrade team in negotiations with Priština, said that Belgrade is ready to continue the EU-sponsored Kosovo dialogue.
OSCE “can help organize elections in Kosovo” (12.04.2012)
(Source:B92)
Facing demands to declare a state of emergency, Atifete Jahjaga is meeting top officials and NATO and EU representatives to assess the alarming situation in northern Kosovo. The authorities in Priština agree that the OSCE organizes parliamentary and presidential elections called by Belgrade, but also urge the OSCE to organize local elections called by Priština in the north.
Kosovo aims to join foreign peacekeeping missions (11.04.2012)
(Source:Southeast European Times)
The KSF may soon take part in NATO-led missions in Libya and Afghanistan. While the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) conducts crisis response operations domestically and abroad, it does not have the status of an army. This year however, KSF will undergo a government-initiated restructuring that will include future participation in foreign peacekeeping and humanitarian missions.
“Dialogue to continue after government is formed” (05.04.2012)
(Source:B92)
Belgrade team chief Borislav Stefanovic has said that the dialogue with Priština will continue after the elections are completed and a new government is formed.
KFOR “ordered to close alternative roads” (04.04.2012)
(Source:B92)
KFOR has stated that they have received orders from the NATO command to close down the alternative roads in northern Kosovo.
Elections will be held in Kosovo, Serb leader is confident (30.03.2012)
(Source:B92)
The president of the Serb National Council (SNV) of Northern Kosovo and Metohija has announced that elections will be held in northern parts of the province. … "Despite the clear threats that are coming from all sides, we are united here in Kosovo and Metohija, and will fight to achieve our interests. As we held the referendum, so we will organize local and parliamentary elections". Serbians will vote in parliamentary and local elections on May 6.
Serbs in north ignore official checkpoints (27.03.2012)
(Source:B92)
Serbs in northern Kosovo are continuing their mass boycott of Jarinje and Brnjak, the two official checkpoints between Kosovo and central Serbia. This comes despite the announcement on Monday by the EU mission in the province, EULEX, that administrative line crossings were "open to commercial and non-commercial traffic".
UN mission refuses to organise Serbian vote in Kosovo (23.03.2012)
(Source:Reliefweb)
The UN mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) has said it would not help organise Serbian local elections there. Belgrade had formally asked UNMIK to help organise the vote as part of its role as neutral overseer of the disputed territory.
EU urged to save crumbling Kosovo-Serbia deal (22.03.2012)
(Source:Balkan Insight)
As an EU-led deal on Kosovo's representation at regional meetings shows signs of complete collapse, a Serbian official says it's time for Brussels to help sort matters out.
Mysterious Kosovar force vows to quash Serb polls (22.03.2012)
(Source:Balkan Insight)
A little known formation calling itself the Albanian National Army has resurfaced and vowed to confront any Serbian-run elections held in Kosovo in May.
KFOR “will not allow disturbances in north” (21.03.2012)
(Source:B92)
KFOR Commander Erhard Drews says KFOR will not allow the security situation in northern Kosovo to deteriorate if Serbian elections were held there on May 6. … Kosovo top officials have announced that they would use force if necessary in order to prevent the elections from being held.
Serbs, KFOR, EULEX fail to reach agreement (14.03.2012)
(Source:B92)
Local officials from northern Kosovo, KFOR and EULEX failed to reach an agreement today regarding freedom of movement for EULEX personnel in northern Kosovo.
First regional meeting for Kosovo without Belgrade objection (08.03.2012)
(Source:Reliefweb)
Kosovo took part in a Balkans regional meeting for the first time on Wednesday without Belgrade objecting, after a Brussels-backed deal led to Serbia being granted EU candidacy, officials said.
‘A stronger, leaner, more efficient EULEX’ – EU Civilian Operations Commander (08.03.2012)
(Source:Reliefweb)
The EU Civilian Operations Commander, Hansjoerg Haber, has said the results of the Strategic Review into EULEX, will lead to a ‘stronger, leaner and more efficient’ mission. Mr Haber was speaking on a visit to Kosovo where he addressed EULEX staff and informed the Kosovo authorities about the details of the Review, which is expected to be finalised shortly.
Kosovo talks resume in Brussels (22.02.2012)
(Source:RFE/RL)
Representatives of Serbia and Kosovo's ethnic Albanian leadership have resumed European Union-mediated talks in Brussels. Serbian chief negotiator Borislav Stefanovic said on February 22 that both sides expect the talks to resolve the sensitive issue of how Kosovo should be represented internationally.
Kosovo gives way to Serbia on representation (21.02.2012)
(Source:Balkan Insight)
Hashim Thaci says Kosovo will agree to be represented in regional meetings without the prefix "Republic of" and with a footnote referring to UN Resolution 1244.
EULEX allowed freedom of movement in north (18.02.2012)
(Source:B92)
After a several-month-long “ban” EULEX again has freedom of movement in northern Kosovo thanks to an agreement reached on January 24.
Referendum in north: Kosovo Serbs reject Pristina authority (16.02.2012)
(Source:B92)
According to the first, unofficial results, 99.74 percent of those who decided to vote did so to reject the Kosovo institutions.
Kosovo Serbs get a new political group (13.02.2012)
(Source:Southeast European Times)
Several Kosovo Serb groups are combining forces ahead of the 2013 elections.
Kosovo-Serbia dialogue still stalled, as larger issues loom (13.02.2012)
(Source:Southeast European Times)
It’s been well over two months since negotiators from Serbia and Kosovo sat across the bargaining table to discuss technical issues. Larger issues, including highly charged matters such as missing persons, remain unaddressed.