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Monday, 23.02.2015.

11:55

"Genocide lawsuit" plans are "insult to victims"

Parliamentary Committee on Kosovo and Metohija chairman Milovan Drecun says <a href="http://www.b92.net/eng/news/politics.php?yyyy=2015&mm=02&dd=23&nav_id=93263" class="text-link" target= "_blank">Hashim Thaci's announcement</a> of a "genocide lawsuit" was "an insult to the victims."

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Wrong again Peggy

pre 9 godina

Not meant to be permanent? How temporary is it then? When do they pack up and go? How many years do you call temporary?
Every base is temporary but just how temporary is debatable.
(Peggy, 25 February 2015 23:10)
Well the answer is in the UNSC, as soon as NATO is not needed to protect Kosovo from any Serbian threat then UNSC can lift 1244 and Kfor will exist no more. Not saying that some agreement may not be reached in the future between the US and Kosovo govts, but for now Camp Bondsteel is there by mandate of the UNSC and will remain as long as it is in effect.
My guess is when Serbia is fully under control of the EU, You don't really believe the possible admission of Serbia into the EU is because they think Serbia will be an asset do you. It is merely the only way to control Serbia and ensure peace in the Balkans.

Wrong again is right

pre 9 godina

"Anyone who has been to Camp Bondsteel knows the amusement. Those who have not rely on the fact it is reported that Camp Bondsteel is the largest foreign base. In land size maybe so, but that is undeveloped land. They used the Asian hut type buildings because it was not meant to be a permanent base.
(Wrong again waiter, 25 February 2015 14:55) "

You are correct except for one thing. Bondsteel isn't even close to being the largest base by any measure including geographic area. It isn't even close.

j

pre 9 godina

Not meant to be permanent? How temporary is it then? When do they pack up and go? How many years do you call temporary?
Every base is temporary but just how temporary is debatable.
(Peggy, 25 February 2015 23:10)

They're there for your own good. You just don't know it yet. Think of how many times your stupid politicians would have dragged Serbia into war if NATO hadn't stayed there after 99. Every time Nikolic, Tadic, Kostunica, Vucic, Dacic went on elections Serbia would have been in another war so they could show who the biggest patriot is. Its not like they've done anything for Serbia since 1999. Instead, now they can act like big patriots with words only, cause they can't send others to die for their "patriotism".

Peggy

pre 9 godina

They used the Asian hut type buildings because it was not meant to be a permanent base.
(Wrong again waiter, 25 February 2015 14:55)
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Not meant to be permanent? How temporary is it then? When do they pack up and go? How many years do you call temporary?
Every base is temporary but just how temporary is debatable.

Wrong again waiter

pre 9 godina

Nice story...since when does the U.S. use Yugoslav intel??? Nice try though. They removed the kla from the list the moment the U.S. (as usual) saw an advantage for the U.S. (hmmm, bondsteel, the coveted balkan base they've always wanted as well as a few other birds they killed with the same stone or bomb)so, stop your yammering and move on..
(Waiters, 24 February 2015 21:20)
Actually it was never on the state depts. terrorist list, an envoy called it a terrorist organization and then had to back track. There were news reports that it had been removed from the CIA list. It was on the French list of terrorist organizations until the US and UK lobbied and had them to remove it. I love the Bondsteel story that desperate idiots use as they try to convince others of a reason they were bombed other than the fact that it was to force the murderous butchers of Milosevic out of Kosovo. Anyone who has been to Camp Bondsteel knows the amusement. Those who have not rely on the fact it is reported that Camp Bondsteel is the largest foreign base. In land size maybe so, but that is undeveloped land. They used the Asian hut type buildings because it was not meant to be a permanent base.

Peggy

pre 9 godina

It was a terrorist organization based on information coming out of very well controlled communist Yugoslavia. Once UN observers were allowed in and witnessed the brutality of the Serb forces and that the KLA was actually fighting against the horrors of the Milosevic regime, that is when they were removed from the CIA terrorist list, not for your silly conspiracy theories of why the west moved in to stop the brutality.
(Wrong again Peggy, 24 February 2015 14:49)
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If you say so then it must be true.
The US is known for using terrorists to achieve thier goals. Mrs Clinton is a supporter of Boko Haram. Who supported the Taliban?
Who supports the Muslim Brotherhood?
Yes, it was convenient to use the local terrorists KLA to get their boots on the ground in Serbia. Funny how the mujahadeen was overlooked in Bosnia for the sake of political objectives.

Peggy

pre 9 godina

If KLA was terrorist org then so are Serbs in Croatia or Serbs in Bosnia?
(Atila, 24 February 2015 13:09)
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Really? When did they appear on any list as such? Remember, you opinion counts for nothing. You have to be able to show evidence.

Waiters

pre 9 godina

It was a terrorist organization based on information coming out of very well controlled communist Yugoslavia. Once UN observers were allowed in and witnessed the brutality of the Serb forces and that the KLA was actually fighting against the horrors of the Milosevic regime, that is when they were removed from the CIA terrorist list, not for your silly conspiracy theories of why the west moved in to stop the brutality.
(Wrong again Peggy, 24 February 2015 14:49)

Nice story...since when does the U.S. use Yugoslav intel??? Nice try though. They removed the kla from the list the moment the U.S. (as usual) saw an advantage for the U.S. (hmmm, bondsteel, the coveted balkan base they've always wanted as well as a few other birds they killed with the same stone or bomb)so, stop your yammering and move on..

Reader

pre 9 godina

P.S: After the ICJ ruled that neither Croatia nor Serbia committed genocide, it's nonsense for Kosovo to file such a lawsuit.
(Comm. Parrisson, 23 February 2015 19:21)

The lawsuit, when Kosovo manages to get it accepted at the ICJ, has a lot more chances of winning that Croatia's or Bosnia's lawsuit. Serbia was directly involved in Kosovo, while in Croatia and Bosnia, it used local Serbs as proxies (like Russia is doing now in Ukraine).

Wrong again Peggy

pre 9 godina

No, it was a terrorist organisation until it was convenient for US to remove it from that list.
(Peggy, 23 February 2015 23:26)
It was a terrorist organization based on information coming out of very well controlled communist Yugoslavia. Once UN observers were allowed in and witnessed the brutality of the Serb forces and that the KLA was actually fighting against the horrors of the Milosevic regime, that is when they were removed from the CIA terrorist list, not for your silly conspiracy theories of why the west moved in to stop the brutality.

j

pre 9 godina

1. It won't even get to the point where it will become a headache for any of the three you mention since this isn't even going to make it to the ICJ.

2. I can't for the life of me ever remember any of them being "personally" involved in the "killing machinery". Not only do you accuse people who have thus far had absolutely no connection attached to the 1999 wars, you're giving the event far more organization and methodical planning than it had. By that measure, Serbs would not only have been far more violent in Kosovo than they were, but they would have had a far better chance in holding on to Kosovo than they did - which given what they still control now is more a testament to the international community throwing them a bone than any strategy of their own.

(Balkan Anthropologist, 24 February 2015 00:04)

You're trying really hard to justify and minimize the crime. This was indeed well organized. There was a written ethnic cleansing program written by Seselj and adopted by your government. It was even published in your dailies at that time. All of the three mentioned did their part in that government to bring that program to life. They are responsible personally for that. Even those that were remotely related should be convicted for hate speech. This brought thousands of deaths. They knew what they were doing and they did it willingly. All the glimpses of such connections will hopefully be brought to light in a possible lawsuit.

Atila

pre 9 godina

in one way or another participated to the creation of the KLA, as it was a liberation movement in earlier years intent on ending Serbia's illegal occupation and brutal apartheid system
===…==
No, it was a terrorist organisation until it was convenient for US to remove it from that list.
(Peggy, 23 February 2015 23:26)

If KLA was terrorist org then so are Serbs in Croatia or Serbs in Bosnia?

royals

pre 9 godina

So the Serbs committed all these evil crimes yet the poor innocent goat herders were the sole victims...please spare me your Albo diatribe. Thaci is the first that should be tried in a court of law for his heinous crimes against the innocent. Just ask the Greeks, Macedonians and Italians with their million goat herder head ache what they think of them.

Balkan Anthropologist

pre 9 godina

As for genocide- That lawsuit for sure won't win, but sure it will be a headache on a personal level for Nikolic, Vucic, and Dacic. They were personally involved in the killing machinery that executed,maimed, raped, mass murdered civilians from 2 to 85 years old.\
(j, 23 February 2015 19:16)

1. It won't even get to the point where it will become a headache for any of the three you mention since this isn't even going to make it to the ICJ.

2. I can't for the life of me ever remember any of them being "personally" involved in the "killing machinery". Not only do you accuse people who have thus far had absolutely no connection attached to the 1999 wars, you're giving the event far more organization and methodical planning than it had. By that measure, Serbs would not only have been far more violent in Kosovo than they were, but they would have had a far better chance in holding on to Kosovo than they did - which given what they still control now is more a testament to the international community throwing them a bone than any strategy of their own.

Try to convict Ivanovic in that EU-led show trial first. Then we'll talk at how successful your other would-be witch hunts can be.

Morning Shake

pre 9 godina

Why worry if you have not done anything wrong?

If so Serbia should welcome this to clear up its name and the clean killing of civilians it did !!!

Peggy

pre 9 godina

I wonder how much you get paid to post your fantasies on this site??? Get a grip on reality, pleaseee…ee !
(the truth, 23 February 2015 19:02)
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Is that all you got?
Do you have actual data to present or a link to something or do you just like the way your gums flap?

Peggy

pre 9 godina

in one way or another participated to the creation of the KLA, as it was a liberation movement in earlier years intent on ending Serbia's illegal occupation and brutal apartheid system
=============================
No, it was a terrorist organisation until it was convenient for US to remove it from that list.

EA

pre 9 godina

I haven't had a chance to read Thaci's statement but reading this guys statement, make me believe that is really feel it is worthy a good legal battle.
This guy trying to compare compare the crimes committed by Serbian state of Milloshevice to some crimes committed by an individual or individualas within the KLA....

Comm. Parrisson

pre 9 godina

"The terrorist KLA carried out a planned campaign of violence, killed civilians, carried out ethnic cleansing, which can be interpreted as genocidal intent. Whether the terrorist KLA committed genocide in Kosovo and Metohija will certainly be established by the court that should be set up," he said.

No, this 'court' in Kosovo which should finally shed some light on the KLA war crimes and the responsibility of Thaci and other KLA leaders will surely not decide about genocide. And in case that court forced by the EU will set up against the will of Thaci and the ruling 'politicans' (who are the ones who will be sued) I wouldn't expect any major results. Not even the Hague could convict the war criminals like Haradinaj, because his clan silenced all the witnesses.

P.S: After the ICJ ruled that neither Croatia nor Serbia committed genocide, it's nonsense for Kosovo to file such a lawsuit. As usual, only a method to draw away attention from all the corruption and crime which were established under Thaci's reign.

the truth

pre 9 godina

20,000 rapes.. you sound like Dr. Evil in that Austin Powers movie when he goes "100 million billion dollars!". But seriously, even the anti-Serb Hague has not exaggerated as hard as you have with the number of casualties, and no the majority were not civilians. The majority were KLA terrorist scum that Serbia beat up and down Kosovo-Metohija before NATO intervention. They were hiding like rats under their little holes praying to God NATO would save them.
(Ari Gold, 23 February 2015 17:14)

I wonder how much you get paid to post your fantasies on this site??? Get a grip on reality, pleaseeeeeeeeeeee!

j

pre 9 godina

And considering Albanians not only "won" Kosovo and make up over 90% of the population while Serbs continue to dwindle to the point where the international community needs to enforce strict ethnic quotas to keep them physically in the region, throwing around "genocide" is not only incorrect, but a fabrication of historical evidence regardless of the violence committed.
(Balkan Anthropologist, 23 February 2015 17:24)

Strictly physical quotas? Are you insane? This is not Stalingrad and neither Mao nor Putin rule Europe. Whoever wants to live there can live there. Albanians lived through a century of perscution ,discrimination and violence at the hand of the Serb apartheid regime without the need of quotas. But I forget, Serbs are extra special. They are strong, machos, heroes, winners, but they need extra protection that they themselves did not give to those they committed crimes against.

As for genocide- That lawsuit for sure won't win, but sure it will be a headache on a personal level for Nikolic, Vucic, and Dacic. They were personally involved in the killing machinery that executed,maimed, raped, mass murdered civilians from 2 to 85 years old. Law suits such as this no matter where they come from are the best chance to a better future. Hopefully they will be revealing enough that war criminals are revealed for what they are and not hide under the new stolen identities of "politicians". There should be suits and counter suits and they should be encouraged.

Navi

pre 9 godina

I dont see why the EU wants to accept a state that does not even acknowledge the systematic warc crimes it committed on Albanian civilians in Kosovo.
(newsreader, 23 February 2015 15:40)

The EU accepted Croatia despite its mass murder of civilians in the Second World War and its continued fascination with fascism. The EU also protects Albanian war criminals in Kosovo. So your argument is invalid.

Balkan Anthropologist

pre 9 godina

Serbia is directly responsible of the brutal killing of over 12 000 Albanian (mostly civilians), for the raping of 20 000 Albanian women (1300 people are STILL missing), for the destruction of 100 000 Albanian homes and other property etc etc. This clown can deny it all day, but facts tell another story.
(newsreader, 23 February 2015 15:40)

Really? Wow, these are unbelievably high statistics. In fact the number of alleged Albanian deaths in the 1999 conflict seems to go up everytime someone needs to make a reference to it. Where are you getting your information from?

And considering Albanians not only "won" Kosovo and make up over 90% of the population while Serbs continue to dwindle to the point where the international community needs to enforce strict ethnic quotas to keep them physically in the region, throwing around "genocide" is not only incorrect, but a fabrication of historical evidence regardless of the violence committed.

Ari Gold

pre 9 godina

This clown can deny it all day, but facts tell another story.
(newsreader, 23 February 2015 15:40)

20,000 rapes.. you sound like Dr. Evil in that Austin Powers movie when he goes "100 million billion dollars!". But seriously, even the anti-Serb Hague has not exaggerated as hard as you have with the number of casualties, and no the majority were not civilians. The majority were KLA terrorist scum that Serbia beat up and down Kosovo-Metohija before NATO intervention. They were hiding like rats under their little holes praying to God NATO would save them.

Balkan Anthropologist

pre 9 godina

Considering this is already being ridiculed in Kosovo, I wouldn't regard this as any more than a sloppy attempt to divert attention away from the mounting pressure on his government, including the impending EU-staffed KLA war crimes trials.

http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/kosovo-fm-thaci-statement-sparks-reactions-on-genocide-claim-against-serbia

Considering also that Kosovo has no legitimate international representation, Hash would be more successful pointing the blame at the Lasta Bus Company for directly removing more Albanians in Kosovo in the last two months than anything connected to Milosevic 15 years ago.

No surprise the only people who take this seriously are the keyboard warriors of Cyber Illyria.

Mike Canada

pre 9 godina

Genocide is the systematic destruction of all or a significant part of a racial, ethnic, religious or national group. Well-known examples of genocide include the extermination of Native Americans, the Holocaust, the Armenian genocide and more recently the Rwandan genocide.
These Albanians in Kosovo should tred lightly as they might end up getting sued...

newsreader

pre 9 godina

I dont see why the EU wants to accept a state that does not even acknowledge the systematic warc crimes it committed on Albanian civilians in Kosovo. Serbia is directly responsible of the brutal killing of over 12 000 Albanian (mostly civilians), for the raping of 20 000 Albanian women (1300 people are STILL missing), for the destruction of 100 000 Albanian homes and other property etc etc. This clown can deny it all day, but facts tell another story.

Rocky

pre 9 godina

Drecun said that members of the security forces "defended all residents precisely from the terrorist KLA, which was commanded by Hashim Thaci."

What ignorance by Drecun, a total hypocrite!!! Drecun, Do you fail to remember that 95% of Kosova fully supported & in one way or another participated to the creation of the KLA, as it was a liberation movement in earlier years intent on ending Serbia's illegal occupation and brutal apartheid system enforced upon Kosova's population! It only manifested itself into a army in the 1990s, again with the help & participation of 95% of Kosova's population, as only an armed uprising was left, a last option! The KLA didn't cross the border from Kosova into Serbia proper to attack Serbia, they all remained in Kosova protecting their children & family's, protecting their ancient lands from a Serbia that was on a barbaric genocidal killing spree! We the civilized world were witness to Serbia's aggression and barbarity, we seen it happen to the majority Albanian population of Kosova, we seem it happen to the Croats, we seen it happen to the Bosnians! Now Drecun, try and think of a better lie, one that will be more believable!

Life

pre 9 godina

Drecun said that members of the security forces "defended all residents precisely from the terrorist KLA, which was commanded by Hashim Thaci."

Now the statement above is insult to victims, its time you pay for destruction, rape, terror you did in 1997 to 1999. I would have liked a better person than Thaci to push this however Serbia knows its in the wrong and there was systematical killing by Police, paramilitary and Army. Not sure what will happen but something we have seen with our own eyes no one can deny and God shall punish!

Life

pre 9 godina

Drecun said that members of the security forces "defended all residents precisely from the terrorist KLA, which was commanded by Hashim Thaci."

Now the statement above is insult to victims, its time you pay for destruction, rape, terror you did in 1997 to 1999. I would have liked a better person than Thaci to push this however Serbia knows its in the wrong and there was systematical killing by Police, paramilitary and Army. Not sure what will happen but something we have seen with our own eyes no one can deny and God shall punish!

Rocky

pre 9 godina

Drecun said that members of the security forces "defended all residents precisely from the terrorist KLA, which was commanded by Hashim Thaci."

What ignorance by Drecun, a total hypocrite!!! Drecun, Do you fail to remember that 95% of Kosova fully supported & in one way or another participated to the creation of the KLA, as it was a liberation movement in earlier years intent on ending Serbia's illegal occupation and brutal apartheid system enforced upon Kosova's population! It only manifested itself into a army in the 1990s, again with the help & participation of 95% of Kosova's population, as only an armed uprising was left, a last option! The KLA didn't cross the border from Kosova into Serbia proper to attack Serbia, they all remained in Kosova protecting their children & family's, protecting their ancient lands from a Serbia that was on a barbaric genocidal killing spree! We the civilized world were witness to Serbia's aggression and barbarity, we seen it happen to the majority Albanian population of Kosova, we seem it happen to the Croats, we seen it happen to the Bosnians! Now Drecun, try and think of a better lie, one that will be more believable!

newsreader

pre 9 godina

I dont see why the EU wants to accept a state that does not even acknowledge the systematic warc crimes it committed on Albanian civilians in Kosovo. Serbia is directly responsible of the brutal killing of over 12 000 Albanian (mostly civilians), for the raping of 20 000 Albanian women (1300 people are STILL missing), for the destruction of 100 000 Albanian homes and other property etc etc. This clown can deny it all day, but facts tell another story.

Balkan Anthropologist

pre 9 godina

Considering this is already being ridiculed in Kosovo, I wouldn't regard this as any more than a sloppy attempt to divert attention away from the mounting pressure on his government, including the impending EU-staffed KLA war crimes trials.

http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/kosovo-fm-thaci-statement-sparks-reactions-on-genocide-claim-against-serbia

Considering also that Kosovo has no legitimate international representation, Hash would be more successful pointing the blame at the Lasta Bus Company for directly removing more Albanians in Kosovo in the last two months than anything connected to Milosevic 15 years ago.

No surprise the only people who take this seriously are the keyboard warriors of Cyber Illyria.

Ari Gold

pre 9 godina

This clown can deny it all day, but facts tell another story.
(newsreader, 23 February 2015 15:40)

20,000 rapes.. you sound like Dr. Evil in that Austin Powers movie when he goes "100 million billion dollars!". But seriously, even the anti-Serb Hague has not exaggerated as hard as you have with the number of casualties, and no the majority were not civilians. The majority were KLA terrorist scum that Serbia beat up and down Kosovo-Metohija before NATO intervention. They were hiding like rats under their little holes praying to God NATO would save them.

the truth

pre 9 godina

20,000 rapes.. you sound like Dr. Evil in that Austin Powers movie when he goes "100 million billion dollars!". But seriously, even the anti-Serb Hague has not exaggerated as hard as you have with the number of casualties, and no the majority were not civilians. The majority were KLA terrorist scum that Serbia beat up and down Kosovo-Metohija before NATO intervention. They were hiding like rats under their little holes praying to God NATO would save them.
(Ari Gold, 23 February 2015 17:14)

I wonder how much you get paid to post your fantasies on this site??? Get a grip on reality, pleaseeeeeeeeeeee!

Balkan Anthropologist

pre 9 godina

Serbia is directly responsible of the brutal killing of over 12 000 Albanian (mostly civilians), for the raping of 20 000 Albanian women (1300 people are STILL missing), for the destruction of 100 000 Albanian homes and other property etc etc. This clown can deny it all day, but facts tell another story.
(newsreader, 23 February 2015 15:40)

Really? Wow, these are unbelievably high statistics. In fact the number of alleged Albanian deaths in the 1999 conflict seems to go up everytime someone needs to make a reference to it. Where are you getting your information from?

And considering Albanians not only "won" Kosovo and make up over 90% of the population while Serbs continue to dwindle to the point where the international community needs to enforce strict ethnic quotas to keep them physically in the region, throwing around "genocide" is not only incorrect, but a fabrication of historical evidence regardless of the violence committed.

Mike Canada

pre 9 godina

Genocide is the systematic destruction of all or a significant part of a racial, ethnic, religious or national group. Well-known examples of genocide include the extermination of Native Americans, the Holocaust, the Armenian genocide and more recently the Rwandan genocide.
These Albanians in Kosovo should tred lightly as they might end up getting sued...

Navi

pre 9 godina

I dont see why the EU wants to accept a state that does not even acknowledge the systematic warc crimes it committed on Albanian civilians in Kosovo.
(newsreader, 23 February 2015 15:40)

The EU accepted Croatia despite its mass murder of civilians in the Second World War and its continued fascination with fascism. The EU also protects Albanian war criminals in Kosovo. So your argument is invalid.

j

pre 9 godina

And considering Albanians not only "won" Kosovo and make up over 90% of the population while Serbs continue to dwindle to the point where the international community needs to enforce strict ethnic quotas to keep them physically in the region, throwing around "genocide" is not only incorrect, but a fabrication of historical evidence regardless of the violence committed.
(Balkan Anthropologist, 23 February 2015 17:24)

Strictly physical quotas? Are you insane? This is not Stalingrad and neither Mao nor Putin rule Europe. Whoever wants to live there can live there. Albanians lived through a century of perscution ,discrimination and violence at the hand of the Serb apartheid regime without the need of quotas. But I forget, Serbs are extra special. They are strong, machos, heroes, winners, but they need extra protection that they themselves did not give to those they committed crimes against.

As for genocide- That lawsuit for sure won't win, but sure it will be a headache on a personal level for Nikolic, Vucic, and Dacic. They were personally involved in the killing machinery that executed,maimed, raped, mass murdered civilians from 2 to 85 years old. Law suits such as this no matter where they come from are the best chance to a better future. Hopefully they will be revealing enough that war criminals are revealed for what they are and not hide under the new stolen identities of "politicians". There should be suits and counter suits and they should be encouraged.

EA

pre 9 godina

I haven't had a chance to read Thaci's statement but reading this guys statement, make me believe that is really feel it is worthy a good legal battle.
This guy trying to compare compare the crimes committed by Serbian state of Milloshevice to some crimes committed by an individual or individualas within the KLA....

Comm. Parrisson

pre 9 godina

"The terrorist KLA carried out a planned campaign of violence, killed civilians, carried out ethnic cleansing, which can be interpreted as genocidal intent. Whether the terrorist KLA committed genocide in Kosovo and Metohija will certainly be established by the court that should be set up," he said.

No, this 'court' in Kosovo which should finally shed some light on the KLA war crimes and the responsibility of Thaci and other KLA leaders will surely not decide about genocide. And in case that court forced by the EU will set up against the will of Thaci and the ruling 'politicans' (who are the ones who will be sued) I wouldn't expect any major results. Not even the Hague could convict the war criminals like Haradinaj, because his clan silenced all the witnesses.

P.S: After the ICJ ruled that neither Croatia nor Serbia committed genocide, it's nonsense for Kosovo to file such a lawsuit. As usual, only a method to draw away attention from all the corruption and crime which were established under Thaci's reign.

Wrong again Peggy

pre 9 godina

No, it was a terrorist organisation until it was convenient for US to remove it from that list.
(Peggy, 23 February 2015 23:26)
It was a terrorist organization based on information coming out of very well controlled communist Yugoslavia. Once UN observers were allowed in and witnessed the brutality of the Serb forces and that the KLA was actually fighting against the horrors of the Milosevic regime, that is when they were removed from the CIA terrorist list, not for your silly conspiracy theories of why the west moved in to stop the brutality.

royals

pre 9 godina

So the Serbs committed all these evil crimes yet the poor innocent goat herders were the sole victims...please spare me your Albo diatribe. Thaci is the first that should be tried in a court of law for his heinous crimes against the innocent. Just ask the Greeks, Macedonians and Italians with their million goat herder head ache what they think of them.

Atila

pre 9 godina

in one way or another participated to the creation of the KLA, as it was a liberation movement in earlier years intent on ending Serbia's illegal occupation and brutal apartheid system
===…==
No, it was a terrorist organisation until it was convenient for US to remove it from that list.
(Peggy, 23 February 2015 23:26)

If KLA was terrorist org then so are Serbs in Croatia or Serbs in Bosnia?

Reader

pre 9 godina

P.S: After the ICJ ruled that neither Croatia nor Serbia committed genocide, it's nonsense for Kosovo to file such a lawsuit.
(Comm. Parrisson, 23 February 2015 19:21)

The lawsuit, when Kosovo manages to get it accepted at the ICJ, has a lot more chances of winning that Croatia's or Bosnia's lawsuit. Serbia was directly involved in Kosovo, while in Croatia and Bosnia, it used local Serbs as proxies (like Russia is doing now in Ukraine).

Morning Shake

pre 9 godina

Why worry if you have not done anything wrong?

If so Serbia should welcome this to clear up its name and the clean killing of civilians it did !!!

j

pre 9 godina

1. It won't even get to the point where it will become a headache for any of the three you mention since this isn't even going to make it to the ICJ.

2. I can't for the life of me ever remember any of them being "personally" involved in the "killing machinery". Not only do you accuse people who have thus far had absolutely no connection attached to the 1999 wars, you're giving the event far more organization and methodical planning than it had. By that measure, Serbs would not only have been far more violent in Kosovo than they were, but they would have had a far better chance in holding on to Kosovo than they did - which given what they still control now is more a testament to the international community throwing them a bone than any strategy of their own.

(Balkan Anthropologist, 24 February 2015 00:04)

You're trying really hard to justify and minimize the crime. This was indeed well organized. There was a written ethnic cleansing program written by Seselj and adopted by your government. It was even published in your dailies at that time. All of the three mentioned did their part in that government to bring that program to life. They are responsible personally for that. Even those that were remotely related should be convicted for hate speech. This brought thousands of deaths. They knew what they were doing and they did it willingly. All the glimpses of such connections will hopefully be brought to light in a possible lawsuit.

Peggy

pre 9 godina

in one way or another participated to the creation of the KLA, as it was a liberation movement in earlier years intent on ending Serbia's illegal occupation and brutal apartheid system
=============================
No, it was a terrorist organisation until it was convenient for US to remove it from that list.

Peggy

pre 9 godina

If KLA was terrorist org then so are Serbs in Croatia or Serbs in Bosnia?
(Atila, 24 February 2015 13:09)
========================
Really? When did they appear on any list as such? Remember, you opinion counts for nothing. You have to be able to show evidence.

Waiters

pre 9 godina

It was a terrorist organization based on information coming out of very well controlled communist Yugoslavia. Once UN observers were allowed in and witnessed the brutality of the Serb forces and that the KLA was actually fighting against the horrors of the Milosevic regime, that is when they were removed from the CIA terrorist list, not for your silly conspiracy theories of why the west moved in to stop the brutality.
(Wrong again Peggy, 24 February 2015 14:49)

Nice story...since when does the U.S. use Yugoslav intel??? Nice try though. They removed the kla from the list the moment the U.S. (as usual) saw an advantage for the U.S. (hmmm, bondsteel, the coveted balkan base they've always wanted as well as a few other birds they killed with the same stone or bomb)so, stop your yammering and move on..

Wrong again waiter

pre 9 godina

Nice story...since when does the U.S. use Yugoslav intel??? Nice try though. They removed the kla from the list the moment the U.S. (as usual) saw an advantage for the U.S. (hmmm, bondsteel, the coveted balkan base they've always wanted as well as a few other birds they killed with the same stone or bomb)so, stop your yammering and move on..
(Waiters, 24 February 2015 21:20)
Actually it was never on the state depts. terrorist list, an envoy called it a terrorist organization and then had to back track. There were news reports that it had been removed from the CIA list. It was on the French list of terrorist organizations until the US and UK lobbied and had them to remove it. I love the Bondsteel story that desperate idiots use as they try to convince others of a reason they were bombed other than the fact that it was to force the murderous butchers of Milosevic out of Kosovo. Anyone who has been to Camp Bondsteel knows the amusement. Those who have not rely on the fact it is reported that Camp Bondsteel is the largest foreign base. In land size maybe so, but that is undeveloped land. They used the Asian hut type buildings because it was not meant to be a permanent base.

Peggy

pre 9 godina

I wonder how much you get paid to post your fantasies on this site??? Get a grip on reality, pleaseee…ee !
(the truth, 23 February 2015 19:02)
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Is that all you got?
Do you have actual data to present or a link to something or do you just like the way your gums flap?

Balkan Anthropologist

pre 9 godina

As for genocide- That lawsuit for sure won't win, but sure it will be a headache on a personal level for Nikolic, Vucic, and Dacic. They were personally involved in the killing machinery that executed,maimed, raped, mass murdered civilians from 2 to 85 years old.\
(j, 23 February 2015 19:16)

1. It won't even get to the point where it will become a headache for any of the three you mention since this isn't even going to make it to the ICJ.

2. I can't for the life of me ever remember any of them being "personally" involved in the "killing machinery". Not only do you accuse people who have thus far had absolutely no connection attached to the 1999 wars, you're giving the event far more organization and methodical planning than it had. By that measure, Serbs would not only have been far more violent in Kosovo than they were, but they would have had a far better chance in holding on to Kosovo than they did - which given what they still control now is more a testament to the international community throwing them a bone than any strategy of their own.

Try to convict Ivanovic in that EU-led show trial first. Then we'll talk at how successful your other would-be witch hunts can be.

j

pre 9 godina

Not meant to be permanent? How temporary is it then? When do they pack up and go? How many years do you call temporary?
Every base is temporary but just how temporary is debatable.
(Peggy, 25 February 2015 23:10)

They're there for your own good. You just don't know it yet. Think of how many times your stupid politicians would have dragged Serbia into war if NATO hadn't stayed there after 99. Every time Nikolic, Tadic, Kostunica, Vucic, Dacic went on elections Serbia would have been in another war so they could show who the biggest patriot is. Its not like they've done anything for Serbia since 1999. Instead, now they can act like big patriots with words only, cause they can't send others to die for their "patriotism".

Peggy

pre 9 godina

It was a terrorist organization based on information coming out of very well controlled communist Yugoslavia. Once UN observers were allowed in and witnessed the brutality of the Serb forces and that the KLA was actually fighting against the horrors of the Milosevic regime, that is when they were removed from the CIA terrorist list, not for your silly conspiracy theories of why the west moved in to stop the brutality.
(Wrong again Peggy, 24 February 2015 14:49)
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If you say so then it must be true.
The US is known for using terrorists to achieve thier goals. Mrs Clinton is a supporter of Boko Haram. Who supported the Taliban?
Who supports the Muslim Brotherhood?
Yes, it was convenient to use the local terrorists KLA to get their boots on the ground in Serbia. Funny how the mujahadeen was overlooked in Bosnia for the sake of political objectives.

Peggy

pre 9 godina

They used the Asian hut type buildings because it was not meant to be a permanent base.
(Wrong again waiter, 25 February 2015 14:55)
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Not meant to be permanent? How temporary is it then? When do they pack up and go? How many years do you call temporary?
Every base is temporary but just how temporary is debatable.

Wrong again is right

pre 9 godina

"Anyone who has been to Camp Bondsteel knows the amusement. Those who have not rely on the fact it is reported that Camp Bondsteel is the largest foreign base. In land size maybe so, but that is undeveloped land. They used the Asian hut type buildings because it was not meant to be a permanent base.
(Wrong again waiter, 25 February 2015 14:55) "

You are correct except for one thing. Bondsteel isn't even close to being the largest base by any measure including geographic area. It isn't even close.

Wrong again Peggy

pre 9 godina

Not meant to be permanent? How temporary is it then? When do they pack up and go? How many years do you call temporary?
Every base is temporary but just how temporary is debatable.
(Peggy, 25 February 2015 23:10)
Well the answer is in the UNSC, as soon as NATO is not needed to protect Kosovo from any Serbian threat then UNSC can lift 1244 and Kfor will exist no more. Not saying that some agreement may not be reached in the future between the US and Kosovo govts, but for now Camp Bondsteel is there by mandate of the UNSC and will remain as long as it is in effect.
My guess is when Serbia is fully under control of the EU, You don't really believe the possible admission of Serbia into the EU is because they think Serbia will be an asset do you. It is merely the only way to control Serbia and ensure peace in the Balkans.

Life

pre 9 godina

Drecun said that members of the security forces "defended all residents precisely from the terrorist KLA, which was commanded by Hashim Thaci."

Now the statement above is insult to victims, its time you pay for destruction, rape, terror you did in 1997 to 1999. I would have liked a better person than Thaci to push this however Serbia knows its in the wrong and there was systematical killing by Police, paramilitary and Army. Not sure what will happen but something we have seen with our own eyes no one can deny and God shall punish!

Rocky

pre 9 godina

Drecun said that members of the security forces "defended all residents precisely from the terrorist KLA, which was commanded by Hashim Thaci."

What ignorance by Drecun, a total hypocrite!!! Drecun, Do you fail to remember that 95% of Kosova fully supported & in one way or another participated to the creation of the KLA, as it was a liberation movement in earlier years intent on ending Serbia's illegal occupation and brutal apartheid system enforced upon Kosova's population! It only manifested itself into a army in the 1990s, again with the help & participation of 95% of Kosova's population, as only an armed uprising was left, a last option! The KLA didn't cross the border from Kosova into Serbia proper to attack Serbia, they all remained in Kosova protecting their children & family's, protecting their ancient lands from a Serbia that was on a barbaric genocidal killing spree! We the civilized world were witness to Serbia's aggression and barbarity, we seen it happen to the majority Albanian population of Kosova, we seem it happen to the Croats, we seen it happen to the Bosnians! Now Drecun, try and think of a better lie, one that will be more believable!

Balkan Anthropologist

pre 9 godina

Considering this is already being ridiculed in Kosovo, I wouldn't regard this as any more than a sloppy attempt to divert attention away from the mounting pressure on his government, including the impending EU-staffed KLA war crimes trials.

http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/kosovo-fm-thaci-statement-sparks-reactions-on-genocide-claim-against-serbia

Considering also that Kosovo has no legitimate international representation, Hash would be more successful pointing the blame at the Lasta Bus Company for directly removing more Albanians in Kosovo in the last two months than anything connected to Milosevic 15 years ago.

No surprise the only people who take this seriously are the keyboard warriors of Cyber Illyria.

Ari Gold

pre 9 godina

This clown can deny it all day, but facts tell another story.
(newsreader, 23 February 2015 15:40)

20,000 rapes.. you sound like Dr. Evil in that Austin Powers movie when he goes "100 million billion dollars!". But seriously, even the anti-Serb Hague has not exaggerated as hard as you have with the number of casualties, and no the majority were not civilians. The majority were KLA terrorist scum that Serbia beat up and down Kosovo-Metohija before NATO intervention. They were hiding like rats under their little holes praying to God NATO would save them.

Mike Canada

pre 9 godina

Genocide is the systematic destruction of all or a significant part of a racial, ethnic, religious or national group. Well-known examples of genocide include the extermination of Native Americans, the Holocaust, the Armenian genocide and more recently the Rwandan genocide.
These Albanians in Kosovo should tred lightly as they might end up getting sued...

newsreader

pre 9 godina

I dont see why the EU wants to accept a state that does not even acknowledge the systematic warc crimes it committed on Albanian civilians in Kosovo. Serbia is directly responsible of the brutal killing of over 12 000 Albanian (mostly civilians), for the raping of 20 000 Albanian women (1300 people are STILL missing), for the destruction of 100 000 Albanian homes and other property etc etc. This clown can deny it all day, but facts tell another story.

Navi

pre 9 godina

I dont see why the EU wants to accept a state that does not even acknowledge the systematic warc crimes it committed on Albanian civilians in Kosovo.
(newsreader, 23 February 2015 15:40)

The EU accepted Croatia despite its mass murder of civilians in the Second World War and its continued fascination with fascism. The EU also protects Albanian war criminals in Kosovo. So your argument is invalid.

Balkan Anthropologist

pre 9 godina

Serbia is directly responsible of the brutal killing of over 12 000 Albanian (mostly civilians), for the raping of 20 000 Albanian women (1300 people are STILL missing), for the destruction of 100 000 Albanian homes and other property etc etc. This clown can deny it all day, but facts tell another story.
(newsreader, 23 February 2015 15:40)

Really? Wow, these are unbelievably high statistics. In fact the number of alleged Albanian deaths in the 1999 conflict seems to go up everytime someone needs to make a reference to it. Where are you getting your information from?

And considering Albanians not only "won" Kosovo and make up over 90% of the population while Serbs continue to dwindle to the point where the international community needs to enforce strict ethnic quotas to keep them physically in the region, throwing around "genocide" is not only incorrect, but a fabrication of historical evidence regardless of the violence committed.

Comm. Parrisson

pre 9 godina

"The terrorist KLA carried out a planned campaign of violence, killed civilians, carried out ethnic cleansing, which can be interpreted as genocidal intent. Whether the terrorist KLA committed genocide in Kosovo and Metohija will certainly be established by the court that should be set up," he said.

No, this 'court' in Kosovo which should finally shed some light on the KLA war crimes and the responsibility of Thaci and other KLA leaders will surely not decide about genocide. And in case that court forced by the EU will set up against the will of Thaci and the ruling 'politicans' (who are the ones who will be sued) I wouldn't expect any major results. Not even the Hague could convict the war criminals like Haradinaj, because his clan silenced all the witnesses.

P.S: After the ICJ ruled that neither Croatia nor Serbia committed genocide, it's nonsense for Kosovo to file such a lawsuit. As usual, only a method to draw away attention from all the corruption and crime which were established under Thaci's reign.

the truth

pre 9 godina

20,000 rapes.. you sound like Dr. Evil in that Austin Powers movie when he goes "100 million billion dollars!". But seriously, even the anti-Serb Hague has not exaggerated as hard as you have with the number of casualties, and no the majority were not civilians. The majority were KLA terrorist scum that Serbia beat up and down Kosovo-Metohija before NATO intervention. They were hiding like rats under their little holes praying to God NATO would save them.
(Ari Gold, 23 February 2015 17:14)

I wonder how much you get paid to post your fantasies on this site??? Get a grip on reality, pleaseeeeeeeeeeee!

royals

pre 9 godina

So the Serbs committed all these evil crimes yet the poor innocent goat herders were the sole victims...please spare me your Albo diatribe. Thaci is the first that should be tried in a court of law for his heinous crimes against the innocent. Just ask the Greeks, Macedonians and Italians with their million goat herder head ache what they think of them.

j

pre 9 godina

And considering Albanians not only "won" Kosovo and make up over 90% of the population while Serbs continue to dwindle to the point where the international community needs to enforce strict ethnic quotas to keep them physically in the region, throwing around "genocide" is not only incorrect, but a fabrication of historical evidence regardless of the violence committed.
(Balkan Anthropologist, 23 February 2015 17:24)

Strictly physical quotas? Are you insane? This is not Stalingrad and neither Mao nor Putin rule Europe. Whoever wants to live there can live there. Albanians lived through a century of perscution ,discrimination and violence at the hand of the Serb apartheid regime without the need of quotas. But I forget, Serbs are extra special. They are strong, machos, heroes, winners, but they need extra protection that they themselves did not give to those they committed crimes against.

As for genocide- That lawsuit for sure won't win, but sure it will be a headache on a personal level for Nikolic, Vucic, and Dacic. They were personally involved in the killing machinery that executed,maimed, raped, mass murdered civilians from 2 to 85 years old. Law suits such as this no matter where they come from are the best chance to a better future. Hopefully they will be revealing enough that war criminals are revealed for what they are and not hide under the new stolen identities of "politicians". There should be suits and counter suits and they should be encouraged.

Peggy

pre 9 godina

in one way or another participated to the creation of the KLA, as it was a liberation movement in earlier years intent on ending Serbia's illegal occupation and brutal apartheid system
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No, it was a terrorist organisation until it was convenient for US to remove it from that list.

Waiters

pre 9 godina

It was a terrorist organization based on information coming out of very well controlled communist Yugoslavia. Once UN observers were allowed in and witnessed the brutality of the Serb forces and that the KLA was actually fighting against the horrors of the Milosevic regime, that is when they were removed from the CIA terrorist list, not for your silly conspiracy theories of why the west moved in to stop the brutality.
(Wrong again Peggy, 24 February 2015 14:49)

Nice story...since when does the U.S. use Yugoslav intel??? Nice try though. They removed the kla from the list the moment the U.S. (as usual) saw an advantage for the U.S. (hmmm, bondsteel, the coveted balkan base they've always wanted as well as a few other birds they killed with the same stone or bomb)so, stop your yammering and move on..

Balkan Anthropologist

pre 9 godina

As for genocide- That lawsuit for sure won't win, but sure it will be a headache on a personal level for Nikolic, Vucic, and Dacic. They were personally involved in the killing machinery that executed,maimed, raped, mass murdered civilians from 2 to 85 years old.\
(j, 23 February 2015 19:16)

1. It won't even get to the point where it will become a headache for any of the three you mention since this isn't even going to make it to the ICJ.

2. I can't for the life of me ever remember any of them being "personally" involved in the "killing machinery". Not only do you accuse people who have thus far had absolutely no connection attached to the 1999 wars, you're giving the event far more organization and methodical planning than it had. By that measure, Serbs would not only have been far more violent in Kosovo than they were, but they would have had a far better chance in holding on to Kosovo than they did - which given what they still control now is more a testament to the international community throwing them a bone than any strategy of their own.

Try to convict Ivanovic in that EU-led show trial first. Then we'll talk at how successful your other would-be witch hunts can be.

Peggy

pre 9 godina

It was a terrorist organization based on information coming out of very well controlled communist Yugoslavia. Once UN observers were allowed in and witnessed the brutality of the Serb forces and that the KLA was actually fighting against the horrors of the Milosevic regime, that is when they were removed from the CIA terrorist list, not for your silly conspiracy theories of why the west moved in to stop the brutality.
(Wrong again Peggy, 24 February 2015 14:49)
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If you say so then it must be true.
The US is known for using terrorists to achieve thier goals. Mrs Clinton is a supporter of Boko Haram. Who supported the Taliban?
Who supports the Muslim Brotherhood?
Yes, it was convenient to use the local terrorists KLA to get their boots on the ground in Serbia. Funny how the mujahadeen was overlooked in Bosnia for the sake of political objectives.

Peggy

pre 9 godina

If KLA was terrorist org then so are Serbs in Croatia or Serbs in Bosnia?
(Atila, 24 February 2015 13:09)
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Really? When did they appear on any list as such? Remember, you opinion counts for nothing. You have to be able to show evidence.

EA

pre 9 godina

I haven't had a chance to read Thaci's statement but reading this guys statement, make me believe that is really feel it is worthy a good legal battle.
This guy trying to compare compare the crimes committed by Serbian state of Milloshevice to some crimes committed by an individual or individualas within the KLA....

Peggy

pre 9 godina

I wonder how much you get paid to post your fantasies on this site??? Get a grip on reality, pleaseee…ee !
(the truth, 23 February 2015 19:02)
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Is that all you got?
Do you have actual data to present or a link to something or do you just like the way your gums flap?

j

pre 9 godina

1. It won't even get to the point where it will become a headache for any of the three you mention since this isn't even going to make it to the ICJ.

2. I can't for the life of me ever remember any of them being "personally" involved in the "killing machinery". Not only do you accuse people who have thus far had absolutely no connection attached to the 1999 wars, you're giving the event far more organization and methodical planning than it had. By that measure, Serbs would not only have been far more violent in Kosovo than they were, but they would have had a far better chance in holding on to Kosovo than they did - which given what they still control now is more a testament to the international community throwing them a bone than any strategy of their own.

(Balkan Anthropologist, 24 February 2015 00:04)

You're trying really hard to justify and minimize the crime. This was indeed well organized. There was a written ethnic cleansing program written by Seselj and adopted by your government. It was even published in your dailies at that time. All of the three mentioned did their part in that government to bring that program to life. They are responsible personally for that. Even those that were remotely related should be convicted for hate speech. This brought thousands of deaths. They knew what they were doing and they did it willingly. All the glimpses of such connections will hopefully be brought to light in a possible lawsuit.

Wrong again Peggy

pre 9 godina

No, it was a terrorist organisation until it was convenient for US to remove it from that list.
(Peggy, 23 February 2015 23:26)
It was a terrorist organization based on information coming out of very well controlled communist Yugoslavia. Once UN observers were allowed in and witnessed the brutality of the Serb forces and that the KLA was actually fighting against the horrors of the Milosevic regime, that is when they were removed from the CIA terrorist list, not for your silly conspiracy theories of why the west moved in to stop the brutality.

Atila

pre 9 godina

in one way or another participated to the creation of the KLA, as it was a liberation movement in earlier years intent on ending Serbia's illegal occupation and brutal apartheid system
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No, it was a terrorist organisation until it was convenient for US to remove it from that list.
(Peggy, 23 February 2015 23:26)

If KLA was terrorist org then so are Serbs in Croatia or Serbs in Bosnia?

Reader

pre 9 godina

P.S: After the ICJ ruled that neither Croatia nor Serbia committed genocide, it's nonsense for Kosovo to file such a lawsuit.
(Comm. Parrisson, 23 February 2015 19:21)

The lawsuit, when Kosovo manages to get it accepted at the ICJ, has a lot more chances of winning that Croatia's or Bosnia's lawsuit. Serbia was directly involved in Kosovo, while in Croatia and Bosnia, it used local Serbs as proxies (like Russia is doing now in Ukraine).

Peggy

pre 9 godina

They used the Asian hut type buildings because it was not meant to be a permanent base.
(Wrong again waiter, 25 February 2015 14:55)
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Not meant to be permanent? How temporary is it then? When do they pack up and go? How many years do you call temporary?
Every base is temporary but just how temporary is debatable.

Morning Shake

pre 9 godina

Why worry if you have not done anything wrong?

If so Serbia should welcome this to clear up its name and the clean killing of civilians it did !!!

Wrong again waiter

pre 9 godina

Nice story...since when does the U.S. use Yugoslav intel??? Nice try though. They removed the kla from the list the moment the U.S. (as usual) saw an advantage for the U.S. (hmmm, bondsteel, the coveted balkan base they've always wanted as well as a few other birds they killed with the same stone or bomb)so, stop your yammering and move on..
(Waiters, 24 February 2015 21:20)
Actually it was never on the state depts. terrorist list, an envoy called it a terrorist organization and then had to back track. There were news reports that it had been removed from the CIA list. It was on the French list of terrorist organizations until the US and UK lobbied and had them to remove it. I love the Bondsteel story that desperate idiots use as they try to convince others of a reason they were bombed other than the fact that it was to force the murderous butchers of Milosevic out of Kosovo. Anyone who has been to Camp Bondsteel knows the amusement. Those who have not rely on the fact it is reported that Camp Bondsteel is the largest foreign base. In land size maybe so, but that is undeveloped land. They used the Asian hut type buildings because it was not meant to be a permanent base.

j

pre 9 godina

Not meant to be permanent? How temporary is it then? When do they pack up and go? How many years do you call temporary?
Every base is temporary but just how temporary is debatable.
(Peggy, 25 February 2015 23:10)

They're there for your own good. You just don't know it yet. Think of how many times your stupid politicians would have dragged Serbia into war if NATO hadn't stayed there after 99. Every time Nikolic, Tadic, Kostunica, Vucic, Dacic went on elections Serbia would have been in another war so they could show who the biggest patriot is. Its not like they've done anything for Serbia since 1999. Instead, now they can act like big patriots with words only, cause they can't send others to die for their "patriotism".

Wrong again is right

pre 9 godina

"Anyone who has been to Camp Bondsteel knows the amusement. Those who have not rely on the fact it is reported that Camp Bondsteel is the largest foreign base. In land size maybe so, but that is undeveloped land. They used the Asian hut type buildings because it was not meant to be a permanent base.
(Wrong again waiter, 25 February 2015 14:55) "

You are correct except for one thing. Bondsteel isn't even close to being the largest base by any measure including geographic area. It isn't even close.

Wrong again Peggy

pre 9 godina

Not meant to be permanent? How temporary is it then? When do they pack up and go? How many years do you call temporary?
Every base is temporary but just how temporary is debatable.
(Peggy, 25 February 2015 23:10)
Well the answer is in the UNSC, as soon as NATO is not needed to protect Kosovo from any Serbian threat then UNSC can lift 1244 and Kfor will exist no more. Not saying that some agreement may not be reached in the future between the US and Kosovo govts, but for now Camp Bondsteel is there by mandate of the UNSC and will remain as long as it is in effect.
My guess is when Serbia is fully under control of the EU, You don't really believe the possible admission of Serbia into the EU is because they think Serbia will be an asset do you. It is merely the only way to control Serbia and ensure peace in the Balkans.