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Pedestrians walk past by silhouettes symbolising missing persons in Prishtina, Kosovo on August 30, 2021. Photo: EPA/VALDRIN XHEMAJ

Kosovo War Victims Await Forensic Identification as Resources Fall Short

More than a quarter of a century after the end of the war in Kosovo, the country’s ability to identify the missing is severely crippled by staff shortages, inadequate forensic equipment, outdated infrastructure, and lack of political will.

Kosovo Nears the End of a Challenged Census Process

Kosovo’s second population census since the war is facing significant challenges such as mass resignation of registrars, a lack of informative campaigns , and boycotts by residents of Serbian-majority municipalities. Kosovo is also attempting to register its diaspora, including those not born in the country.

Involvement of Youth in Crime and Extremism in Kosovo: Community Challenges and Solutions

Involvement of youth in Kosovo in various criminal offences such as theft, physical violence, acts with religious motives, and incitement of hatred has highlighted the need at the municipal level to work more with Local Safety Councils for Community Awareness but also awareness regarding the new strategy against extremism.

Kosovo’s ‘Life’s line’: Regulatory Hurdles Threaten Suicide Prevention Efforts

Kosovo's only suicide prevention hotline is facing significant challenges with its telephone service providers, jeopardizing its crucial role in suicide prevention efforts.