Protest in Mitrovica

Unfortunately I missed this one, but the Ministry of Interior opened an office in the Bosniak Mahala section of Mitrovica North, which is friendly to Albanians (and actually has Albanian flags flying in the neighborhood). The Ministry of Interior opened a civil registry office in this section, and I assume the Serbian population saw this as an encroachment of the Kosovar government into their area. Most Serbs do not want the Kosovar government in Mitrovica North, nor does Belgrade. The protest was most likely organized, I have been told that they are not spontaneous, especially when 1000s show up.

This article states that one Serb was killed and another 11 injured, but I have also seen articles that 12-13 were injured. I am not breaking news here, but it is good to report it nonetheless. Reuters also reported it, which is more reliable. I hope to catch the next one and provide my own pictures if possible.

Here is the Serbian side of the story.

Gerard Gallucci reported that the opening of the Ministry of Interior's office is part of Kosovo's government's 'Northern strategy.' which noone has apparently seen except for top government officials and international diplomats, such as Peter Feith, the International Civilian Representative. Here's what Gallucci says"

"The opening of the office was supposed to be part of Pristina's northern strategy to impose its institutions on the Serb majority north that rejects Kosovo independence. The fatality was reportedly a local doctor standing near his home in the Bosniak Mahalla mixed area. EULEX police reportedly were protecting the Kosovo office and kept protestors away."