4 hours agoDay four of reciprocity: Serbs continue to keep blocking north
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)Four days since the Kosovo government imposed reciprocity measures for car plates from Serbia, local Serbs have blocked roads leading to the border crossings in Jarinje and Brnjak in northern Kosovo. Special units of the Kosovo Police are located in these two locations, until the two states exchanged charges and counter [...]
Special units of the Kosovo Police are located in these two locations, until the two states exchanged charges and counter charges after these developments.
Despite the situation's calmness, the display of Serbian gendarmerie in the vicinity of Kosovo's territory has raised concerns.
In the vicinity of Jarinje, on the territory of Serbia's gendarmerie is located at several high points, observing the Kosovo Police Unit.
Even the special units of the Kosovo Police have shown quite alert, observing the movements of the gendarmerie, but no incidents have been marked.
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has called yesterday the right decision reciprocity for license plates, calling on Serbs in the north to unblock roads and enable free circulation.
On the other hand, Serbian President Aleksandar Vuciq has said that the situation must return as it was on September 20th and then continue talks.
On the other hand, European Union for Foreign Policy High Representative Josep Borrell has called for Kosovo and Serbia to reduce tensions following the establishment of reciprocity plates by the Kosovo government on Monday.
Through a press release, Borrell's office has sought to avoid any possible provocation after tensions arose in northern Kosovo.
