Administrative checkpoints in north of Kosovo open for traffic

The crossing was opened for traffic after 09:30 CET.

Previously, the Brnjak post was also open after the NATO-led troops in Kosovo, KFOR, shut both down earlier this week.

American soldiers removed barbed wire and security fences, and first cars were let through, said Tanjug.

American and Polish KFOR soldiers have set up a control checkpoint at the Jarinje administrative crossing, which was set on fire on July 27, so as to control passenger traffic.

The presence of KFOR at this crossing is still strong.

A number of KFOR soldiers are still at the control checkpoint, while others have retreated to a nearby camp.

Previously in the day, the Brnjak administrative crossing was opened and thus the connection between central Serbia and north Kosovo was partially reestablished.

State Secretary with the Ministry of Kosovoand Metohija Oliver Ivanovic stated on Sunday evening that the partial opening of the Brnjak administrative crossing is a good sign which shows that KFOR is aware of the gravity of the situation.

"This move could indicate KFOR's return into the framework of the mandate that stems from United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244," Ivanovic told Tanjug.

He believes that by such moves, KFOR can create a stable security situation and a favorable atmosphere for a political dialogue.

"KFOR should be unbiased since that is the only way it can be a major peacekeeping factor in this area," Ivanovic said.