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James Rubin’s dilemma on border corrections

Former US Assistant Secretary of State James Rubin believes a deal on border changes between Kosovo and Serbia will not ensure Kosovo’s UN membership.

Kosovo’s dire need to change strategy in its quest for international legitimacy

Kosovo should adopt an offensive rather than defensive diplomatic strategy and apply to as many international organizations as it can. Even if these endeavors fail, Kosovo has nothing to lose.

President Thaci meets US President Trump

Kosovo President Hashim Thaci had a brief meeting with US President Donald Trump in New York, as the world leaders convene for the United Nations General Assembly.

Rights group: UN should compensate Roma victims of lead poisoning

Human Rights Watch called on the UN to provide for Roma they resettled on land contaminated by lead refuse following the Kosovo war.

UN promises ‘community assistance’ but no compensation for poisoned Roma in Kosovo

The UN expresses regret for north Kosovo’s Roma communities who suffered lead-poisoning in UNMIK-run IDP camps, but does not offer a plan for individual compensation.