Differing Kosovo, Serbia Views Hamper U.N.
Published on October 17, 2009
by OfficialWire NewsDesk
(EUNewsNet.com and OfficialWire)
UNITED NATIONS
The U.N. mission in Kosovo, which split from Serbia last year, says it is
hindered in efforts to get the people together because of an impending court
fight.
Serbia is fighting Kosovo's declaration of independence and a top United
Nations official says the two sides are "inextricably caught" between the
differing perceptions of the matter.
"Actions by Pristina and Belgrade (the capitals of Kosovo and Serbia) continue
to be aimed at bolstering their respective legal positions before the court,"
said Lamberto Zannier, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's special
representatative.
Zannier referred to an upcoming advisory opinion by the International Court of
Justice on the legality of Kosovo's action.
"As a consequence our role, although aimed at promoting pragmatic solutions to
existing problems, has not been an easy one to play," Zannier said.
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