Week of 4 June through 10 June

Security Council meets to debate progress of UN mission in Kosovo
JUNE 9 -- The United Nations mission in Kosovo had made significant headway in its first twelve months of operations, but the task of building a society based on tolerance and democracy would take years to complete, the head of the UN mission told the Security Council today.  FULL STORY >>

Secretary-General's report reviews year of UN in Kosovo
JUNE 9 -- Although reconciliation is far from a reality, Kosovo today is a far better place than the international community found it 12 months ago, according to Secretary-General Kofi Annan's latest report that marks the first anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).  FULL STORY >>

Kosovo minorities continue to face lack of security, restricted movement, UN report
JUNE 9 -- Lack of security and restrictions on freedom of movement remain the overriding problems for minorities in Kosovo, says a report released today.  FULL STORY >>

Kosovo trial postponed due to technical problems
JUNE 7 -- The first trial at the Mitrovica District Court in Kosovo, due to start yesterday, was adjourned soon after it began because of technical difficulties involving translators.  FULL STORY >>

Kosovo leaders condemn violence against Serbs
JUNE 6 -- The Kosovo Interim Administrative Council (IAC) today issued a statement condemning "in the strongest possible terms" the recent spate of violence against Serbs in the territory, which it said was playing into the hands of extremists on all sides.  FULL STORY >>

Kouchner regrets Serb boycott of Kosovo councils
JUN 5 -- Dr. Bernard Kouchner, head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), yesterday expressed his regret over the decision by the Serb National Council (SNC) to boycott this week's meeting of Kosovo's premier administrative and advisory councils.   FULL STORY >>