Balkans

Comment: Now All Kosovo is a Hostage

Renewed violence and the emergence of shadowy leaders show that key lessons have not been learned in the five years since the 1999 conflict.

21 Feb 05

The recent ethnic violence in the UN protectorate shows little sign of spreading south.

21 Feb 05

Last week’s violence in Kosovo has played into Belgrade’s hands by increasing the likelihood of partition.

21 Feb 05

Which governing authority in Kosovo should bear responsibility for failing to prevent the recent violence?

21 Feb 05

We have seen how hatred can destroy us - now Serbs and Albanians must work together to rebuild Kosova.

21 Feb 05

Violence leaves the Serbian minority wondering whether they will all have to leave.

21 Feb 05

Crvenkovski's victory likely to lead to months of horsetrading and squabbling over posts.

21 Feb 05

New government hopes its handling of the crisis has turned the West against Albanians.

21 Feb 05

International forces fear they are now the target of Albanian extremists.

21 Feb 05

By Dusan Prorokovic in Belgrade (BCR No 490, 02-Apr-04)

21 Feb 05

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