Bogdanovic: KFOR and EULEX actions in northern Kosovo - psychological and propaganda warfare
Serbian Minister for Kosovo Goran Bogdanovic says he is concerned about the tension caused by KFOR and EULEX actions against organized crime in northern Kosovo.
(KosovoCompromise Staff) Monday, October 11, 2010
He qualified them as psychological and propaganda warfare.
Bogdanovic told Tanjug that he wanted law and order to be respected in northern Kosovo and all those involved in organized crime prosecuted, but added the international forces need to carry out their actions with "more tact".
He said that there were obvious pressures in the last few months on the remaining Serbs, and that they were being intimidated.
"I have told (Serb) municipal presidents that inhabitants of northern Kosovo must not fall for provocations. We want peace, we do not want incidents, and we are against shows of force. This is a volatile region. We must establish cooperation with KFOR and EULEX and hold meetings as soon as possible," said Bogdanovic.
The minister also warned that the action of the international security forces must be carefully planned and in cooperation with local authorities in northern Kosovo.
Last week, KFOR, EULEX, and Kosovo police, KPS, increaded their presence in the northern, predominantly Serb parts of the province.
