Week of 30 April through 6 May
UN Kosovo envoy hopes for speedy appointment of special representative for missing persons
MAY 3 -- The head of the UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), Dr. Bernard Kouchner, today said that he hoped that the visit of the Security Council last week in Kosovo would speed up the appointment of the special envoy on detainees and missing persons. FULL STORY >>
Kosovo Albanian and minority leaders agree plan for possible return of displaced communities
MAY 3 -- Kosovo Albanian and minority leaders have agreed to a plan of action, brokered by the UN mission, which could lead to the return of displaced Roma, Ashkalija and Egyptian minorities. FULL STORY >>
International forensic experts restart work at Kosovo gravesites
MAY 3 -- The gathering of evidence of war crimes has restarted in Kosovo after a break for the winter with an International Criminal Tribunal of Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) forensic team working at a first site in Gjakova, a Tribunal spokesman said in Pristina today. FULL STORY >>
Agreement signed for safe return of Kosovo Serbs
MAY 2 -- The Joint Committee on Returns (JCR) which will explore ways and means for the safe and sustainable return of Kosovo Serbs to their homes was formally established today in a signing ceremony in Gracanica. FULL STORY >>
Kosovo's Interim Administrative Council endorses regulations on tax and broadcast media
MAY 2 -- Kosovo's Interim Administrative Council (IAC) today endorsed regulations on tax and broadcast media, requiring more businesses to contribute to the Kosovo budget and all media to obtain licenses before broadcasting in Kosovo. FULL STORY >>
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MAY 1 -- The UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) was "doing a magnificent job" despite the enormity and pervasive nature of the task, the head of the Security Council delegation to Kosovo said today. FULL STORY >>
Committee for return of refugees in Kosovo includes Serb leader
MAY 1 -- The UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) has formed a committee for the return of refugees and displaced persons which includes Bishop Artemije of the Serb National Council as one of the four heads of the Committee. FULL STORY >>