Kosovo

Special Representative Farid Zarif.
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After ‘milestone’ Kosovo poll, UN to assist further political development

19 November 2013
The United Nations pledged full cooperation today with the European Union (EU) in tackling the “critical and broadly more challenging phase” confronting Kosovo after the “essential step forward” achieved through municipal elections earlier this month.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras (file photo)

Ban condemns violence surrounding Kosovo municipal elections

5 November 2013
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is encouraged by the initial assessments of the municipal elections held on 3 November throughout Kosovo, while condemning the attacks perpetrated against a number of polling stations in northern Mitrovica, his spokesperson said today.
Special Representative Farid Zarif.
UN Photo/Rick Bajornas

Attacks against polling stations in Kosovo 'utterly deplorable', says UN official

3 November 2013
A senior United Nations official strongly condemned attacks against polling stations in northern Kosovo where municipal elections were taking place, and called on local and international authorities to establish order in the area.
E.U. High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, brokered landmark agreement between Serbia and Kosovo reached on 19 April 2013 in Brussels.
European Union 2013 - European Parliament

Kosovo: UN mission strongly condemns violence related to upcoming elections

2 November 2013
On the eve of municipal elections in Kosovo, the United Nations mission there said that police and international security are undertaking all necessary measures to ensure a safe election period following attacks at least two of the candidates.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras (file photo)

Kosovo: UN chief urges 'widest possible participation' in Sunday's polls

1 November 2013
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling for a respect for diversity and wide participation in this weekend's municipal elections in Kosovo.
Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Chaloka Beyani.
UN Photo/Jean-Marc Ferré

Durable solution needed for people displaced by Kosovo conflict, UN rights expert urges

23 October 2013
A United Nations independent expert today urged the Government of Serbia and the authorities in Kosovo to cooperate and discharge their primary responsibility for implementing lasting solutions for internally displaced persons, particularly as Serbia is in the process of being admitted into the framework of the European Union.
Special Representative Farid Zarif.
UN Photo/Rick Bajornas

‘These violent acts must cease’ urges top UN envoy in Kosovo in wake of bombing

14 October 2013
The head of United Nations mission in Kosovo strongly condemned a bombing earlier today in northern Mitrovica and called for a swift and thorough investigation.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras (file photo)

Ban meets leaders of Kosovo and Serbia on sidelines of General Assembly summit

22 September 2013
The current situation in Kosovo and the ongoing Belgrade-Pristina dialogue topped discussions today as Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met with Hashim Thaçi, Representative of the Kosovo Authorities, and with Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic.
Special Representative Farid Zarif.
UN Photo/Rick Bajornas

Kosovo: UN officials strongly condemn fatal attack on European Union convoy

19 September 2013
The top United Nations official in Kosovo has strongly condemned this morning's attack on a European Union convoy that resulted in one death, and urged that those responsible be brought to justice.
Special Representative Farid Zarif.
UN Photo/Rick Bajornas

Serbia and Kosovo making positive steps towards normal relations, UN envoy says

29 August 2013
Positive steps taken by leaders in Belgrade and Pristina in recent months have led to historic agreements and fundamental progress towards normalizing relations, the top United Nations official for Kosovo said, but cautioned that implementation of agreements in northern Kosovo remains a key challenge.