Balkans

Comment: UN Chief Faces Uphill Battle in Kosovo

Clock is ticking against UNMIK as popular disappointment rises with the international regime.

21 Feb 05

Outgoing OSCE mission head calls on Bosnians to build a greater sense of ownership over the political process.

21 Feb 05

The barriers may be less overt than in some countries but this desperately poor community still faces enormous discrimination.

21 Feb 05

Imposing a counsel on the ailing defendant might speed up the case, but could still backfire horribly.

21 Feb 05

Several months after Albanian extremists torched their homes, many displaced Serbs have yet to see any sign of the promised reconstruction.

21 Feb 05

Disappointment with Milo Djukanovic may be rising, but the old opposition parties are not benefiting much.

21 Feb 05

Independence of judiciary questioned again, after judge bars all defence evidence in libel case brought by prime minister.

21 Feb 05

Newly appointed reform-minded president merits Europeans and American support.

21 Feb 05

He may face a fiery political baptism, but Veton Surroi could in time play an influential role in local politics.

21 Feb 05

Prominent journalist kicks off political career pledging to push for more effective governance and economic management.

21 Feb 05

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