New security measures were taken in Kosovo, where tensions increased

In a written statement made by the Kosovo police, it was stated that due to the increasing threats to citizens living in the north of the country, “vehicle checkpoints have been set up in cities and on interurban roads in addition to the active services”.

In the statement, which called on the public to cooperate in shedding light on the crimes, the statement said: “In recent days, information and news have appeared in the media that some Serbian citizens have been kidnapped, beaten and ill-treated by members. of a criminal organization in the north of the Republic of Kosovo. The Kosovo Police take this information seriously and carry out the necessary investigative activities to clarify it.” statements were included.

Ambassador Tomas Szunyog, Representative of the European Union (EU) in Kosovo, expressed concern about the tensions in northern Kosovo.

Speaking to a local TV channel in Kosovo, Szunyog said that the ideal solution to reduce tensions is to remove the barricades peacefully through an agreement, saying: “We are concerned about the situation in the north. We are working with local and international partners to reduce tensions, remove roadblocks and also find longer-term solutions.” he used his statements.

“WE ARE IN THE BEST OF THE ARMED CONFLICT”

Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic referred to the problems between her country and Kosovo at the Serbian Parliament session.

Underlining that everyone should do their best to preserve peace, Brnabic said: “We are on the brink of conflict due to Pristina’s unilateral moves.” he said he.

Calling on non-governmental organizations to listen to the voice of Serbs living in northern Kosovo, Brnabic said: “We must insist on human rights, no matter how different we are.” he used the phrase.

KOSOVO-SERBIAN TENSION

Tensions between Kosovo and Serbia have escalated following the arrest of former Serbian policeman Dejan Pantic.

Reacting to Pantic’s arrest, Kosovo Serbs have been standing guard at barricades they erected at the Jarinje and Bernjak border crossings since 10 December.

The EU, NATO and the US called for the de-escalation and removal of the barricades in northern Kosovo; Serbia had requested KFOR to deploy the Serbian army and police in northern Kosovo.

Serbia considers Kosovo, which unilaterally declared its independence in 2008, as its territory.

Serbia and Kosovo, which regularly clash, are trying to find a common path towards normalizing relations and, ultimately, getting the two countries to know each other, within the framework of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue Process launched in 2011 under EU mediation. (AA)