The illusion of Western peacemaking
When peacemaking ignores truth, it risks turning war crimes into opinion and genocide into a story with two sides.
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Analysis: Are Kosovo and Serbia on the brink of war?
An escalation into a conflict in the Western Balkans was averted but the likelihood of future flare-ups remains high.
Vucic ‘wants war’: Kosovo PM accuses Belgrade of inciting violence
Kosovo leader Albin Kurti alleges Serbian president aims to instigate a conflict with Kosovo; Vucic denies accusation.
US concerned by large Serbian military mobilisation near Kosovo
United States urges Belgrade to stand down after deployment of Serbian tanks and artillery near Kosovo border.
NATO says it has authorised bolstering of forces for Kosovo
Kosovo’s prime minister welcomed the decision, saying Serbia’s attempting to destabilise its former province.
Kosovo demands Serbia hand over escaped Serb gunmen
One police officer and three attackers were killed after gunmen stormed the village of Banjska in northern Kosovo.
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From: Inside Story
Does the latest violence in Kosovo pose a risk to peace efforts?
The shooting of a police officer leads to a siege at a monastery where three attackers are killed.
Published On 25 Sep 2023
EXPLAINER
Why Kosovo’s standoff with Serbs continues 15 years after statehood
Kosovo declared independence in 2008 but Serbia still formally deems Kosovo to be part of its territory.
Kosovo monastery siege ends following deadly attack on police
Kosovo police say one officer and three of about 30 attackers killed in shootouts around the village of Banjska.
Talks between Serbia and Kosovo break down again
EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell blames Kosovo for failing to implement a deal with Serbia on normalising relations.
‘Discriminatory’: Romanian fans declare ‘Kosovo is Serbia’, halting match
Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia in 2008, which Romania has not recognised.
