Kosovo President Vyosa Osmani said NATO’s KFOR reinforced contingent should remain in the republic until it gains Alliance membership. Transmits words Reuters.
Osmani added that Kosovo should seek assurances from the international community that Belgrade will not interfere in new municipal elections, which local authorities are ready to hold in Serb-populated areas in the north of the province.
formerly Osmani statedHe said Kosovo could hold new elections in Serb-majority municipalities if 20% of the electorate signed the petition.
The situation in Kosovo escalated at the end of May. This was because Albanians were appointed to the four mayors in northern Kosovo following the results of the April 23 local elections, which the Serbian people boycotted. Their arrival at city halls sparked protests. After the conflict, NATO increased its presence in Kosovo by adding 700 people to the KFOR mission.