Kosovo: News, Politics & Issues

[julie]

"..........there is a need of respect towards the multiethnic character of the society, which requires giving up on the privileges so as to apply it fairly. In the modern societies the functionality is turning into a supreme standard. If this is not done, there will be other solutions… ....."

my solution is not to give up anything else to the detriment of my Macedonian people, he is threatening in his last line, its quite disturbing.

My solution - annihilate every albanian in RoM. problem solved.

[Prolet]

Julie, The Albanians in Macedonia have been around much longer then Macedonians in Australia,America,Canada. Here we have over 150 ethnic minorities while in Macedonia there are no more then 10, surly we have the capabilities to live together however they have to learn that they cant do what they like and act as if they are the owners of our country.

We dont have any minority issues in Macedonia, the Albanians are the only onces causing problems. Right now they are provocations but who knows what will happen later on.

[makedonin]

All former UCK terrorists.

They have more than enough. They have political bodies to work for fulfilling their rights. That is nothing in compare that they have in any other country where Albanians are.

The agenda is totally different, as we all know well.

[Prolet]

Makedonin, Thats not the point look at the bigger picture.

Who is standing behind them? Who is supporting them? Who is arming them? Who is training them?

They themselves are not a problem, its those standing behind them and using them against us.

[makedonin]

Makedonin, Thats not the point look at the bigger picture.

Who is standing behind them? Who is supporting them? Who is arming them? Who is training them?

They themselves are not a problem, its those standing behind them and using them against us.

We all know who is behind them, was said many times. They are dangerous tools. But on the end they get paid for their services.

What about us! We get screwed.

[Phoenix]

Yes he's an outcast and he's barking like a dog on the side lines, another disgraceful interview but we cant expect too much from a hack like Dzaferi.

This is just about the only way that many (shiptar) politicians can remain relevant in their communities, its the lowest common denominator of any politician, fear mongering is one of the oldest tactics, it ensures that you're heard and not forgotten...

One also needs to question the motives behind a newsagency like 'Focus' to promote the views of these idiots...

[Prolet]

The are becoming irrelevant already, they are not capable of looking after their own and the only way for them to be heard is to create tensions. They had the nerve to say that they liberated Skopje in 2012, its unbelievable.

The Turkish and the Vlach communities have done so much more for Macedonia and you dont hear one word from them.

[Risto the Great]

I would rather these views are very publicly broadcast than not.
Let the Macedonian sheep have a long hard think about what they think the future for Macedonia is given their current state of apathy.

[Prolet]

Risto, Its not that easy because the Albanians go to the American Embassy,EU representatives,OSCE etc so we are forced to explain everything. The way things work is that we are the racists who dont give minority rights to Albanians while the French President Sarkozy can deport thousands of Gjupci out of France, knock down their camps and send them back to Bulgaria and Romania like animals. These people have the nerve to talk about us, thats the sad truth.

[Soldier of Macedon]

France kicks out the Roma, Israel kicks out non-Jewish workers, etc, Macedonia gives all human rights to her inhabitants, yet we are the racists!!

[Risto the Great]

Imagine the following headline:

PM Gruevski has condemned France and their treatment of Roma people who have migrated to France. The deportation of these people who are legally looking for a better life within the European Union smacks of racism and double standards. The pressure placed on Macedonia to honour human rights that the EU cannot seem to do is noted. As the standard for human rights in Macedonia is raised higher and higher to accommodate yet to be revealed agendas, we see a handful of people who are portrayed as a threat to the French nation. Meanwhile up to 5% of Macedonia's population represents Kosovar Albanians who have not returned to their country. Perhaps France can give us some pointers.

[George S.]

Can anyone tell me why we should respect the albanians when they don't respect us.They don't respect macedonians even if they give them the whole macedonia.They want a country within a country.They are not happy to see themselves as macedonian citizens & carry on with their albanian rights.How about Macedonian rights first for a change.

[Risto the Great]

EU should end return of Roma to Kosovo, says Amnesty

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11417814

EU countries should end the forcible return of Roma and other minorities to Kosovo, Amnesty International has said.

In a report published Tuesday, Amnesty gives details of how Roma (Gypsies) are returned to Kosovo, "often in the early hours of the morning with nothing but the clothes they are wearing".

Once returned, they face the possibility of continuing discrimination and violence, it says.

In the 1990s, many Roma left Kosovo as war engulfed the ex-Yugoslavia.

Following Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence in February 2008, the Kosovo authorities have come under increasing pressure from EU member states to accept returnees.

Few receive any assistance when they return to Kosovo, which means that many face problems in obtaining access to education, healthcare, housing and social benefits, Amnesty says in a report entitled No Welcome Anywhere: Stop the Forcible Return of Roma to Kosovo.

Very few Roma are able to find work, with unemployment levels reaching 97%, it says.

Sian Jones, Amnesty International's expert on Kosovo, said EU countries risked violating international law by sending back people to places where they were at risk of persecution or violence.

"The EU should instead continue to provide international protection for Roma and other minorities in Kosovo until they can return there safely," she said.

"The Kosovo authorities must also ensure that Roma and other minorities can return voluntarily and reintegrate fully in society."
'Climate of violence'

Amnesty cites the case of 20-year-old Luli, who was forcibly returned from Germany in April 2010.

He said he was woken up by the police at night and given 10 minutes to get dressed and gather his belongings.

He does not speak Serbian or Albanian, and has only a basic grasp of Romanes.

He is not able to communicate with his older brother, who was forcibly returned to Kosovo several years previously. Luli was two when he left Kosovo.

He was given six months' assistance with the rent of a flat and 350 euros (£298) to buy what he needed. No-one offered him assistance to learn Serbian or Albanian, Amnesty says.

"Despite recent measures introduced by the Kosovo government aiming to improve conditions for reception and reintegration of returnees, the authorities do not have the funding, capacity, resources or political will to ensure a sustainable return for them," Ms Jones said.

"Until the Kosovo authorities are capable of ensuring the fundamental human rights of Roma and other minority communities, they will return to face a climate of violence and discrimination.

"Until then, the international community is obliged to provide them with protection."

The EU justice commissioner's office and the German interior ministry have been contacted for their reaction to the Amnesty report, but had not replied at the time of publication.

The report comes as the treatment of Roma across Europe has come under the spotlight following the expulsion by France of at least 1,200 foreign Roma since July.

The horrific treatment of Kosovar Roma by Kosovar Albanians is well documented.

The international community created Kosovo. Now it washes its hands from the fallout.

[Prolet]

Risto, Our Government brought in a law that allows to keep them into Macedonia until they decide to return voluntarily.

The EU and USA left us with over 300,000 refugees from Kosovo, they almost collapsed our economy yet they have the nerve to accuse us of human rights issues.

Talk about double standards, they are kicking them out like dogs while we are accused for not giving human rights.

[Bill77]

Risto, Our Government brought in a law that allows to keep them into Macedonia until they decide to return voluntarily.

The EU and USA left us with over 300,000 refugees from Kosovo, they almost collapsed our economy yet they have the nerve to accuse us of human rights issues.

Talk about double standards, they are kicking them out like dogs while we are accused for not giving human rights.

This makes my blood boil.

Were is Frrrrrrr Fruitloops or what ever his name is......the one that accuses us for unfairly pointing out the EU's double standards and corupt policies. I would love to hear his comments on how wanderful and fair the west is.