UNMIK out of Kosovo by next year, Ruecker predicts.

[Hyllus]

UNMIK out of Kosovo by next year, Ruecker predicts


PRISTINA (ANA-MPA - S. Papadopoulou) The head of the UN administration in Kosovo (UNMIK) Joachim Ruecker on Saturday expressed confidence that the proposal for the status of Kosovo presented by UN envoy Martti Ahtisaari after elections in Serbia would be "something that should be acceptable to both sides", in statements to the ANA-MPA.

He also predicted that the UN's political administration in Kosovo would not stay on beyond one year:

"I think UNMIK will stay here for one more year. I don't think that we will be here in November 2007," he said, though pointing out that UNMIK would cede its place to some other kind of international force in the region.

He noted that the Ahtisaari proposal would have to be approved by the UN Security Council, which would then have to issue a resolution replacing UNSCR 1244. "Otherwise, we will be here forever," he added.

Ruecker also underlined the need to maintain the momentum in the process for determining the future status of Kosovo, since any significant delay could render the problem unsolvable.

"It's like riding a bike. You have to keep pedalling. If you stop pedalling, you're in danger of falling," he said.

"If hope turns into disappointment, it is hard to control the margin of society, in all the world not just in Kosovo," Ruecker stressed.

He also described Kosovo as the "last piece in the Balkan puzzle" that had to be resolved, since failure to find a solution promptly would have significantly greater political and financial costs for the international community but also because it was important for strengthening regional stability.

UNMIK's chief was also positive about the climate in neigbouring countries regarding a solution, while predicting that the EU would finally reach a unanimous decision on the issue.

According to Ruecker, Kosovo's Serbs were coming under pressure from Belgrade not to become integrated in the province's economic and political life, whereas many among them were willing to do so if they were given the opportunity.

He stressed that integration and not isolation was the key for Kosovo Serbs and said that the new Serbian Constitution's reference to Kosovo as an integral part of Serb territory was "meaningless" for the present and future status of the region.

http://www.ana.gr/anaweb/user/showplain?maindoc=4814167&maindocimg=4456655&service=102
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Ah the smell of independence!!! :)

[Mr.Flint]

smells like death rather than independence...

[Hyllus]

smells like death rather than independence...
Can you elaborate on that one please?

[Mr.Flint]

Yeah, i can - the moment UNMIK is out, if not even sooner,
the kosovo serbs will be butchered, and then the kosovo albanians will be butchered back by angry serbs from serbia...

[Hyllus]

Yeah, i can - the moment UNMIK is out, if not even sooner,
the kosovo serbs will be butchered, and then the kosovo albanians will be butchered back by angry serbs from serbia...

Gotta love the logics there, but UNMIK is not NATO, just for your information.

[zg18]

Well,Kosovo is independant nearly seven years,confirmation on independance is just formality,but Kosovo is also divided for seven years,in the north lives 65 000 Serbs they have every right to live in Serbia ,so north must be returned to Serbia plus some of the most sacred monasterys must be given exteritorial status,other 85% independant,it`s the most fair of al solutions.

[Hyllus]

I don't think that's gonna happen. If it does then the Albanians in Presheva, Bujanoc and Medgjeve would want to join independent Kosova. It makes sense. There are close to 70 000 Albanians in those cities.

[cinoeye]

Yeah, i can - the moment UNMIK is out, if not even sooner,
the kosovo serbs will be butchered, and then the kosovo albanians will be butchered back by angry serbs from serbia...
They are killng Serbs since 1999 anyhow.

[zg18]

I don't think that's gonna happen. If it does then the Albanians in Presheva, Bujanoc and Medgjeve would want to join independent Kosova. It makes sense. There are close to 70 000 Albanians in those cities.

Yes,it`s true,but there is one HUGE difference,in Medvedja is 75% Serbs,in Bujanovac close to 40% Serbs,only Preshevo is 90% Albanians,in overall in Preshevo valley is 60:40 for Albanians while north Kosovo is more than 90% Serb including three municipalities and north Mitrovica.

[Hyllus]

They are killng Serbs since 1999 anyhow.

Right!!! Says who?

[Cp6uH]

Right!!! Says who?

says ppl who dont buy ur crack and ur whores

[RSKKnin]

i read this really good quote couple od day ago and it goes something like this:

"If Kosovo is not OURS WHY ARE U ASKING US TO GIVE IT UP????"

[Hyllus]

says ppl who dont buy ur crack and ur whores
how typical... lol



"If Kosovo is not OURS WHY ARE U ASKING US TO GIVE IT UP????"

LOL who is asking you to give it up? It was never yours in the first place, but anyway, lovely quote. Good effort there.

[Cp6uH]

how typical... lol

LOL who is asking you to give it up? It was never yours in the first place, but anyway, lovely quote. Good effort there.

typical?
AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH
sad but true boy

stop trying to make his arguements void with ur bull****. if it was truly yours yu would have been a historical constant in the region.

[themacedonian]

... and who said a war does not solve anything.

Some things just need a military solution.

Albania vs Serbia ? Have a one to one and get it solved forever.

Basic Rules no NATO, EU, Russian interference.




You can talk as much as you want. Whether we like it or not there will be another war.

[cetnik]

... and who said a war does not solve anything.

Some things just need a military solution.

Albania vs Serbia ? Have a one to one and get it solved forever.

Basic Rules no NATO, EU, Russian interference.




You can talk as much as you want. Whether we like it or not there will be another war.

Interesting Serbia vs albania no NATO,EU,Russian or turkish interference.Settle it fair and square.I honestly wonder who would come out on top? Even though the great powers would never allow this becuase you know who would most likely come out on top my Macedonian brother.:)

[AK-Lover]

Sadly I know Kosovo and Metohija's fate is already decided. The best thing we can do is directly aid the Serbian people living their so as they are not absorbed into the Albanian "government" and do as much is possible to prevent "Kosova" from making economic progress, ie stemming flow of investments and pursuing legal actions against the Albanian regime their to keep them unstable and unfit for economic advancement.

[AK-Lover]

... and who said a war does not solve anything.

Some things just need a military solution.

Albania vs Serbia ? Have a one to one and get it solved forever.

Basic Rules no NATO, EU, Russian interference.




You can talk as much as you want. Whether we like it or not there will be another war.

Albania vs Serbia....no
"Kosova Rebels" vs Serbia yes

Sadly this is a dream which won't become true in the near future. But as the political climate in the world changes, who knows? Although I don't think their should be anymore reasons to have conflict in the Balkans if the west stopped using at as some sort of counter weight to Russian growth and advancement.

[Hyllus]

Sadly I know Kosovo and Metohija's fate is already decided. The best thing we can do is directly aid the Serbian people living their so as they are not absorbed into the Albanian "government" and do as much is possible to prevent "Kosova" from making economic progress, ie stemming flow of investments and pursuing legal actions against the Albanian regime their to keep them unstable and unfit for economic advancement.

I see progress there my friend. You said Kosova for the first time. That's a good first step, even though on quotations, its still good. btw sorry to ruin your wet dreams "macedonian". You mean FYRMian? What is it? Because the Macedonia I know is in Greece. Soo you must mean The Greek? Which one is it? Anyway the point is there can't be no war, because NATO is there to protect the civilian. Tough!!!

[Hyllus]

Kosovo Leader Says Province Ready for IndependenceBy Sabina Castelfranco
Rome
20 November 2006


The prime minister of Kosovo says the U.N.-administered province is ready for independence from Serbia, and urged the international community not to delay any longer in deciding Kosovo's future status. Sabina Castelfranco reports for VOA from Rome.

http://www.voanews.com/english/images/AP_Kosovo_Ceku_15nov06_210.jpg

Agim Ceku (file photo)Agim Ceku told reporters in Rome Kosovo's status must be determined soon, to facilitate development in the region.

U.N.-brokered talks on Kosovo's status were to have yielded a decision late this year, but the decision is being delayed until after Serbian parliamentary elections in January.


Ceku, who is on a tour of European capitals, said he envisions an independent Kosovo as a modern democratic state that is multi-ethnic, tolerant, secular and has prospects of joining the European Union.

"We think that the only solution for Kosovo is independence, but an independence that guarantees all rights to the minorities living in Kosovo and with an international civilian and military presence that controls the implementation of the accord on the status," he said.

Ceku said he is convinced this is the only solution, because, without independence, Kosovo would not function. In addition, he said, independence would ensure stability in the province, and in the region.
Ceku said that, without a defined status, it is difficult for Kosovo to deal with transnational threats, such as terrorism, smuggling, organized crime and illegal immigration.

Serbia opposes independence, and, earlier this month, adopted a new constitution declaring Kosovo to be an "integral" part of the country.
Kosovo has been under the U.N. administration since 1999, when NATO air attacks stopped Serbia's crackdown on ethnic Albanian separatists. Ethnic Albanians make up 90 percent of Kosovo's population.

Ceku met earlier in the day with Italian Prime Minister Massimo d'Alema. Italy contributes the largest number of peacekeeping forces in Kosovo.
D'Alema said that, in their meeting, the two agreed on the need for a solution to be found peacefully, with the widest participation of the protagonists involved.

http://www.voanews.com/english/2006-11-20-voa60.cfm

[cinoeye]

Hyllus, don't bother with us.
Just open one more nick name and post how Kosovo was independent country during the Ottoman times, and map of ww2 NAZI Albania.
That will prove everything!



Right!!! Says who?

O yea province of Kosovo is one beautiful place, no killings no churches burned, people kidnaped....:roll:

It's all famouse Serbian propaganda.
And even if it happends, it's revange of poor Albanians against visious Serbs.
I can understand your extreme nationalistic views, but do you think that people here are so stupid and uninformed?!?!
You have ruined your credibility with:"Churches are piles of stones, build in 9th century so Serbs can say that Kosovo is theirs".

Erhard Busek, the special co-ordinator of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe-

Until the future status of Kosovo is resolved, can such regional co-operation really work effectively?
The Stability Pact is not involved in the status question. We are concerned that Kosovo not be a black hole on the map because it has an impact on the regional situation concerning business, crime-fighting, transport and so on.

[cinoeye]

If anyone is intersted to find out that indeed Albanians are killing Serbs, go to The HUman Rights Watch web site!!
200 000 displaced and 2100 killed or missing!
HRW is also a Serbian propaganda fro you!?!?

[cinoeye]

KOSOVO (Human Rights Watch

The U.N. Security Council’s decision in October 2005 to approve the start of negotiations over Kosovo’s final status is arguably the most significant development since the United Nations placed Kosovo under international administration in 1999. In the field of human rights, however, the picture remains bleak. Insecurity and lack of free movement for minorities, justice system failures, and widespread discrimination remain serious problems. The return of internally displaced and refugees from Kosovo to their homes continues to be stalled.
http://www.kosovo.net/pzz32m.jpg
Protection of Minorities
Members of ethnic minorities, particularly Serbs and Roma, cannot move freely. Minorities generally travel with specially provided transport or under military or police escort—and typically from one minority enclave to another. Due to security incidents and generalized fear, previously disbanded escorts have had to be reinstated in some locations, particularly for transport of children to schools.

While rates of reported inter-ethnic crime fell in 2005, many organizations working with minorities suspect that the decrease simply reflects greater physical separation and lack of interaction between communities since major attack of Albanians against Serbs and widespread rioting in March 2004.

While most minority homes destroyed in March 2004 have been reconstructed, displaced persons trying to visit them have reported continuing threats and intimidation.

The fragile nature of the security situation was reinforced by a series of incidents in the second half of 2005, including the killing of two young Serbs on the road to Strpce in August; shooting of an ethnic Serb police officer on duty near the memorial; the shooting of the highest ranking Serb police officer in Gjilan in late September;A bomb attack on a bus convoy that was carrying more than 250 Serbs to a religious ceremony in Kosovo, has claimed the lives of at least seven people, including women and children, and injured more than 40. Serb man in Gjilan and brutally attacked his mother were a notable exception. and confirmed reports of armed masked men (calling themselves “The Army for Kosovo’s Independence”) operating in the western part of the province in October.

Minorities continue to face persistent discrimination in employment and in the provision of education, social welfare, and health services, and have limited access to administrative offices and courts. The anti-discrimination law remains little more than words on paper.

Among minorities, the situation for Roma is perhaps the grimmest. Their often precarious plight is illustrated by the displaced Roma who have been living adjacent to the Trepca mine in North Mitrovica since 1999. In 2004, the high level of lead contamination in the area led the World Health Organization to recommend an immediate evacuation of children and pregnant women and temporary relocation of all others. At this writing, the Roma remained at the site.
Fewer than 5 percent of the more than 200,000 displaced Kosovo Serbs and other minorities who fled their homes in the second half of 1999 have returned home. Many are living under makeshift arrangements elsewhere in Kosovo; many others are living as refugees outside Kosovo. The trend of decreasing voluntary minority returns continues. As of September, there had been approximately 1,500 such returns during 2005. By comparison, there were approximately 2,300 returns during 2004 (itself a 37 percent decrease from the previous year).



The problems with the criminal justice system are mirrored in Kosovo’s civil courts. An extreme case backlog (up to 60,000 according to some estimates), limited access to the courts for ethnic minorities, and failure to implement court decisions, are among the chief continuing obstacles.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40689000/jpg/_40689341_kosovobus238.jpg The bus full of Serbs had just crossed the border with Serbia when it was attacked in Kosovo

Secretary General George Robertson said: "Nato did not conduct its air campaign in order to see ethnic cleansing by one group replaced by the ethnic attacks and intimidation of another."
Since the deployment of KFOR and UNMIK in Kosovo and Metohija on June 10, 1999 to August 9 of this year, Albanian terrorists have carried out 6,535 attacks, resulting in the deaths of 1,201 persons,mostly Serbs the wounding of 1,328 persons and the abduction of 1,146 persons.Of the total number of attacks, 6,468 were directed against civilians (5,932 against Serbs and Montenegrins, 201 against Albanians and 335 against members of other ethnicities).
http://www.spc.org.yu/Multimedija/Podujevo/5.jpg

[Hyllus]

While most minority homes destroyed in March 2004 have been reconstructed, displaced persons trying to visit them have reported continuing threats and intimidation.
We rebuild their houses with Albanian tax money and they are scared. Soo who's fault is it if they are scared? Nobody can do anything if you're scared. You're scared then stay in Serbia.





Fewer than 5 percent of the more than 200,000 displaced Kosovo Serbs and other minorities who fled their homes in the second half of 1999 have returned home.
Sounds more like writing a cry-baby essay rather than a report, but since you want to be smart what is your "


Since the deployment of KFOR and UNMIK in Kosovo and Metohija on June 10, 1999 to August 9 of this year, Albanian terrorists have carried out 6,535 attacks, resulting in the deaths of 1,201 persons,mostly Serbs

Crimes happen everywhere buddy. If one Albanian kills a Serb or vice-versa it doesn't necessarily mean that it's an ethnic crime. Albanian kill Albanians to. Just like Serbs kill Serbs too. It has nothing to do with ethnicity.

PS. Do you think Serbs in Kosova are angels and don't commit crimes?


Among minorities, the situation for Roma is perhaps the grimmest. Their often precarious plight is illustrated by the displaced Roma who have been living adjacent to the Trepca mine in North Mitrovica since 1999.
Sometimes siding with the losing side in a war has its consequences. Nobody can do anything about that. It happens in every war. WWI, WWII I don't see what the big deal is. Your army killed close to 10000 Albanians and ethnically cleansed over 800 000 (the number is believed to be much more), if I was Serbians I wouldn't expect flowers after my government did that. What do you think? Of course, I'm not justifying what the Albanians are doing, but sometimes thinks aren't just black and white, and there is a reaction for every action. It's all physics man. lol peace out... Don't worry too much, Serbs are safe.

[Cp6uH]

serbs are safe? prove it. can you guarantee each and every serbs safety? can you guarantee not a hair on their head will be harmed? are you giving your besa?

[Hyllus]

serbs are safe? prove it. can you guarantee each and every serbs safety? can you guarantee not a hair on their head will be harmed? are you giving your besa?
What do you know about our besa. It's disguists me when that word is said by you. You kill 10000 Albanians and say that "not a hair will not be touched"? GTFO

[Cp6uH]

What do you know about our besa. It's disguists me when that word is said by you. You kill 10000 Albanians and say that "not a hair will not be touched"? GTFO
prove it...
and dont give ****in bull**** like 100000 albanians killed and how you dont need to prove anything. c'mon big man...hit me with the facts. give me photo proof of the mass graves and prove it to me that they are albanian bodies killed by serbs

[Hyllus]

prove it...
and dont give ****in bull**** like 100000 albanians killed and how you dont need to prove anything. c'mon big man...hit me with the facts. give me photo proof of the mass graves and prove it to me that they are albanian bodies killed by serbs
You're soo pathetic... but since you want proofs I'll show you proofs...

****GRAPHIC WARNING*****

http://www.kosovaevidence.com/

[AK-Lover]

Talking to Hyllus is like talking to a teenager who just hit puberty.

[khukuri]

Well,Kosovo is independant nearly seven years,confirmation on independance is just formality,but Kosovo is also divided for seven years,in the north lives 65 000 Serbs they have every right to live in Serbia ,so north must be returned to Serbia plus some of the most sacred monasterys must be given exteritorial status,other 85% independant,it`s the most fair of al solutions.


I don't think that's gonna happen. If it does then the Albanians in Presheva, Bujanoc and Medgjeve would want to join independent Kosova. It makes sense. There are close to 70 000 Albanians in those cities.



another marshall plan?


and do as much is possible to prevent "Kosova" from making economic progress, ie stemming flow of investments and pursuing legal actions against the Albanian regime their to keep them unstable and unfit for economic advancement.


youre a really sick person for wanting other countries and people to be unstable..

[cetnik]

Hyllus is back!!! oh! no! (just kidding you amuse me).

Ceku that scum is now trying to get Russia on his side.rofl rofl

[cetnik]

another marshall plan?




youre a really sick person for wanting other countries and people to be unstable..


Kosovo is not another country bro.Albanians boycotted Serbian products.We need to make it easier for Serbians living in that doomed place.