Jeremić worried about security in Kosovo

The KFOR is stationned in Kosovo to protect the Serbs and I don't see why Mr Jeremić should worry. And I repeat again that, for one, I am sure that the Serbs' rights would be respected in an independent Kosovo. Mr Ceku has taken this engagement.

Victor, I've learned over the last 8 years that trusting word of the Albanian government in Pristina, along with 2 American dollars, will get you a ride on the New York Subway. Serbs mistrust Albanians just as much as Albanians mistrust Serbs, and if NATO really was comitted to its job, 2004 would never have happened.

There is a justified reason for concern. Look how KFOR protected the Serbs in 2004. Besides, UN forces are packed and ready to leave. They are just waiting for the word. They are tired of being there.

Mike,

Yes if NATO could have prevented those Serbs chassing those 2 young Albanians, who drowned in the river 2004 would never have happened.

Sorry Victor.

Mty previous comment was for "Mike" not " Victor".

Sorry

The riots led to casualties on both sides, 11 Albanians and 8 Serbs, and the K-FOR, according to what I have read tried to keep the belligerants apart.

«Peacekeepers from the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) blockaded the bridge, using tear gas, rubber bullets and stun grenades to keep the crowds apart. However, gunmen on both sides opened fire with submachine guns and grenades, killing at least eight people (six Albanians and two Serbs) and wounding over 300. Eleven peacekeepers were also injured, of which two seriously.»

I have been caught in a riot in France many years ago... and the police try their best, that's the only thing they can do.

I do not understand the Serbs' attitude, believing that K-FOR do little to protect the Serbs. This is a kind of information that does not serve the Serbs' interests.

Victor
2004

"
Yes if NATO could have prevented those Serbs chassing those 2 young Albanians, who drowned in the river 2004 would never have happened."

Before you make statements like this be sure you know the truth. I can't believe this blatant lie is still being told by Albanians, which is very shamefull considering what happened because of it.

Those kids weren't chassed by Serbs, as one of the kids later confessed. KFOR examined what happened and they said that there weren't any Serbs involved. Yet it was used as an excuse to burn churches and expell innocent Serbs from their home. So rather then making such an statement you should speak out against what happened March 2004 and acknowledge the fact that it's still not save for Serbs to live in Kosovo despite the present of KFOR.

Joe
From what we know the last kid that survived did not blame the Serbs. Only the Pristina propaganda did.

In any case you are justifing that... well you know what if it wasnt for the terrorist attacks... Serbian forces would have not needed to deffend themselves and the people in 98-99.

And if NATO could have preventetd the Albanians from fabricating that story so as to act on a justified pretense to revolt, 2004 would never have happened.

How far do you want this to go Joe?

Do a web search on the "drowned Albanian children" and you will find it was all a lie. A very sad, tragic misadventure which happens all the time, all over the world.

The UN investigation found no truth in the accusations.

Albanian media played up the lie adding excessive amounts of fuel to the fire, which caused an inferno of violence.

Manipulating the media as well as spending huge amounts of money for American Government lobyists is a big thing for pro Independant Kosovo/Greater Albania.

Joe
I doubt u r surprised that its common knowledge.

Gunther,
Are you in the fairy tell business for children?
Strong albanian lobby in the US with big money to influence government officials? Comme on..don't be ridiculous.
If you would mention the jewish lobby with big money I would agree. But that lobby has nothing to do with Kosovo.

BREAKING NEWS !!

New negotiations, US is soon to be all alone demanding Kosovo/a to be independent. (Because of Bondsteel, nothing else.)

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/06/27/europe/EU-GEN-EU-NATO-Serbia.php

I am going to ask that B92 does NOT post any more repetitions of the lie that Serbs killed those two unfortunate children that drowned.

The fact is that because the media reported that in Kosovo is the reason why the riots happened. Posting those sorts of comments is the same as inciting violence.

Joe, you're treading very thin ice here. Incitement to violence is a VERY serious charge.

The 2004 riots were shameful, so one can justify those actions.

Of course, after that, KFOR completely gave up on the idea of "Standards Before Status" and THAT is the reason why Serbs do not feel safe.

If Serbs had a real chance of actually being safe, then why did the International Community itself give up on that completely?

The fact is while the vast majority of Albanians are not planning attacks upon Serbs, it would only take a handful of extremists to cause very big problems.

I honestly don't know if anything truly has changed since 2004. If anything Albanians are at a critical point in losing patience at this time. At least the International Community keeps telling us there is a very real danger of Albanians engaging in violence if a resolution isn't adopted immediately.

How are we Serbs supposed to feel when we hear those statements coming (not from Belgrade) but from the West?

Trust me, denying there is any danger to the Serb population makes me feel very ill at ease. If they were working on it, I would at least feel like they were paying attention. Instead they just seem prepared to blame any violence on Russia, which is rather silly to me.

Even Nick, whom I have the upmost respect for, seems like he's on edge and losing patience. If a moderate such as him is pretty angry, I can only imagine how others who welcome violence feel about the situation.

once again Victor doesn´t know what he´s writing about.

as if Nato is on serbian territory to protect Serbs. if it were not so sad, I would laugh about that comment.

although you seem to ignore it,Victor, better take care of this:
http://www.juliagorin.com/wordpress/?p=914

Gentlemen,
One of those young Albanian boys was my cousin.

Serbs did chase them with dogs. This unfortunate event was the reason for the Albanian reaction in March of 2004. Would the Serbs have reacted differently if the shoe was on the other foot?
I think not!

Well when the people finally found out that they were duped by a lie. They were silent and set Kosovo back another 4 years. Violence only brings Violence and it brought only that but another set back.

Cvele : 2004? What's wrong with it. On 2004, the solution of Kosovo status was proposed to start. Remember Kai Eide.

I don't know function of Jeremic, but I can gues he is Serbian politician. Instead of being worried about security in Kosovo he should stop provocations coming from Serbia. This is best way of showing concern and good neighbour relations...

These are no provocations coming from Serbia, these are real concerns that needs to be taken away by the Albanians. The concerns coming from Serbs are never really dealt with in an serious matter.

And I am really sorry, but I don't believe anyone who still claims that these unfortunate children were being chased by Serbs. You don't have to believe me or other Serbs, and least you should believe one of the kids who survied and what KFOR said.

Read: "I asked De Hoop Scheffer and NATO to do everything to maintain public peace and order [and ensure that] there is no threat to the security of Serbs and other non-Albanians in Kosovo," Jeremić said.
And now Serbian politicians are trying to convince everybody that they do care about Albanians too, as they were their citizens?!!!

Gjilanasi

Actually there is still a clear division because he asked from KFOR to take care for Serbs and other non-Albanians... But, nevertheless it is OK because Albanians knows very well their care...

Artan Shabani is an artist who was born in Valore Albania and now lives in Torino Italy.Actually his art looks quite good. Link http://www.promenadegallery.eu/italiano/Esposizioni/Esposizioni.htm So Mr Shabani how did your cousins get to Kosovo to be chased by dogs that the international media finally admitted did not exist.

The KFOR is stationned in Kosovo to protect the Serbs and I don't see why Mr Jeremić should worry. And I repeat again that, for one, I am sure that the Serbs' rights would be respected in an independent Kosovo. Mr Ceku has taken this engagement.

Victor, I've learned over the last 8 years that trusting word of the Albanian government in Pristina, along with 2 American dollars, will get you a ride on the New York Subway. Serbs mistrust Albanians just as much as Albanians mistrust Serbs, and if NATO really was comitted to its job, 2004 would never have happened.

There is a justified reason for concern. Look how KFOR protected the Serbs in 2004. Besides, UN forces are packed and ready to leave. They are just waiting for the word. They are tired of being there.

Mike,

Yes if NATO could have prevented those Serbs chassing those 2 young Albanians, who drowned in the river 2004 would never have happened.

Sorry Victor.

Mty previous comment was for "Mike" not " Victor".

Sorry

The riots led to casualties on both sides, 11 Albanians and 8 Serbs, and the K-FOR, according to what I have read tried to keep the belligerants apart.

«Peacekeepers from the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) blockaded the bridge, using tear gas, rubber bullets and stun grenades to keep the crowds apart. However, gunmen on both sides opened fire with submachine guns and grenades, killing at least eight people (six Albanians and two Serbs) and wounding over 300. Eleven peacekeepers were also injured, of which two seriously.»

I have been caught in a riot in France many years ago... and the police try their best, that's the only thing they can do.

I do not understand the Serbs' attitude, believing that K-FOR do little to protect the Serbs. This is a kind of information that does not serve the Serbs' interests.

Victor
2004

"
Yes if NATO could have prevented those Serbs chassing those 2 young Albanians, who drowned in the river 2004 would never have happened."

Before you make statements like this be sure you know the truth. I can't believe this blatant lie is still being told by Albanians, which is very shamefull considering what happened because of it.

Those kids weren't chassed by Serbs, as one of the kids later confessed. KFOR examined what happened and they said that there weren't any Serbs involved. Yet it was used as an excuse to burn churches and expell innocent Serbs from their home. So rather then making such an statement you should speak out against what happened March 2004 and acknowledge the fact that it's still not save for Serbs to live in Kosovo despite the present of KFOR.

Joe
From what we know the last kid that survived did not blame the Serbs. Only the Pristina propaganda did.

In any case you are justifing that... well you know what if it wasnt for the terrorist attacks... Serbian forces would have not needed to deffend themselves and the people in 98-99.

And if NATO could have preventetd the Albanians from fabricating that story so as to act on a justified pretense to revolt, 2004 would never have happened.

How far do you want this to go Joe?

Do a web search on the "drowned Albanian children" and you will find it was all a lie. A very sad, tragic misadventure which happens all the time, all over the world.

The UN investigation found no truth in the accusations.

Albanian media played up the lie adding excessive amounts of fuel to the fire, which caused an inferno of violence.

Manipulating the media as well as spending huge amounts of money for American Government lobyists is a big thing for pro Independant Kosovo/Greater Albania.

Joe
I doubt u r surprised that its common knowledge.

Gunther,
Are you in the fairy tell business for children?
Strong albanian lobby in the US with big money to influence government officials? Comme on..don't be ridiculous.
If you would mention the jewish lobby with big money I would agree. But that lobby has nothing to do with Kosovo.

BREAKING NEWS !!

New negotiations, US is soon to be all alone demanding Kosovo/a to be independent. (Because of Bondsteel, nothing else.)

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/06/27/europe/EU-GEN-EU-NATO-Serbia.php

I am going to ask that B92 does NOT post any more repetitions of the lie that Serbs killed those two unfortunate children that drowned.

The fact is that because the media reported that in Kosovo is the reason why the riots happened. Posting those sorts of comments is the same as inciting violence.

Joe, you're treading very thin ice here. Incitement to violence is a VERY serious charge.

The 2004 riots were shameful, so one can justify those actions.

Of course, after that, KFOR completely gave up on the idea of "Standards Before Status" and THAT is the reason why Serbs do not feel safe.

If Serbs had a real chance of actually being safe, then why did the International Community itself give up on that completely?

The fact is while the vast majority of Albanians are not planning attacks upon Serbs, it would only take a handful of extremists to cause very big problems.

I honestly don't know if anything truly has changed since 2004. If anything Albanians are at a critical point in losing patience at this time. At least the International Community keeps telling us there is a very real danger of Albanians engaging in violence if a resolution isn't adopted immediately.

How are we Serbs supposed to feel when we hear those statements coming (not from Belgrade) but from the West?

Trust me, denying there is any danger to the Serb population makes me feel very ill at ease. If they were working on it, I would at least feel like they were paying attention. Instead they just seem prepared to blame any violence on Russia, which is rather silly to me.

Even Nick, whom I have the upmost respect for, seems like he's on edge and losing patience. If a moderate such as him is pretty angry, I can only imagine how others who welcome violence feel about the situation.

once again Victor doesn´t know what he´s writing about.

as if Nato is on serbian territory to protect Serbs. if it were not so sad, I would laugh about that comment.

although you seem to ignore it,Victor, better take care of this:
http://www.juliagorin.com/wordpress/?p=914

Gentlemen,
One of those young Albanian boys was my cousin.

Serbs did chase them with dogs. This unfortunate event was the reason for the Albanian reaction in March of 2004. Would the Serbs have reacted differently if the shoe was on the other foot?
I think not!

Well when the people finally found out that they were duped by a lie. They were silent and set Kosovo back another 4 years. Violence only brings Violence and it brought only that but another set back.

Cvele : 2004? What's wrong with it. On 2004, the solution of Kosovo status was proposed to start. Remember Kai Eide.

I don't know function of Jeremic, but I can gues he is Serbian politician. Instead of being worried about security in Kosovo he should stop provocations coming from Serbia. This is best way of showing concern and good neighbour relations...

These are no provocations coming from Serbia, these are real concerns that needs to be taken away by the Albanians. The concerns coming from Serbs are never really dealt with in an serious matter.

And I am really sorry, but I don't believe anyone who still claims that these unfortunate children were being chased by Serbs. You don't have to believe me or other Serbs, and least you should believe one of the kids who survied and what KFOR said.

Read: "I asked De Hoop Scheffer and NATO to do everything to maintain public peace and order [and ensure that] there is no threat to the security of Serbs and other non-Albanians in Kosovo," Jeremić said.
And now Serbian politicians are trying to convince everybody that they do care about Albanians too, as they were their citizens?!!!

Gjilanasi

Actually there is still a clear division because he asked from KFOR to take care for Serbs and other non-Albanians... But, nevertheless it is OK because Albanians knows very well their care...

Artan Shabani is an artist who was born in Valore Albania and now lives in Torino Italy.Actually his art looks quite good. Link http://www.promenadegallery.eu/italiano/Esposizioni/Esposizioni.htm So Mr Shabani how did your cousins get to Kosovo to be chased by dogs that the international media finally admitted did not exist.