OSCE: Problem of freedom of movement and interethnic relations in Kosovo

The limited freedom of movement, insufficient participation of the non-Albanian community in public affairs and tense interethnic relations in Kosovo are still main challenges calling for urgent and sustainable solutions - assessed the OSCE Mission on Kosovo.

(KosovoCompromise Staff) Thursday, February 10, 2011

The document presented in Pristina on Tuesday night points to numerous problems faced on daily basis by Serbs and other non-Albanians in terms of participation in the local authorities work, public life, safety and employment, return and reintegration of displaced persons, access to property, housing and education.

The OSCE document sends a clear message to all in Kosovo that must improve the position of minority communities and remove interethnic barriers, which prevent many people from enjoying their rights and freedoms, stated Head of the OSCE Mission, Ambassador Werner Almhofer.