Albin Kurti for CNN: We will not hand over the democratic Republic to a fascist militia

2023-05-30 20:56:26Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Albin Kurti for CNN: We will not hand over the democratic Republic to a fascist
Images from yesterday's clashes in the north of Kosovo

The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, in an interview for CNN, said that he is talking with international partners, the USA and the EU, regarding the tensions in the northern part of the country, Leposavic, Zvecan and Zubin Potok.

Kurti said that "he will not hand over the democratic Republic to a fascist militia", as he called the Serbian criminal groups in the north that, according to him, were directed from Belgrade.

"All international factors have recognized the elections that were held on April 23. When you know the process and the results, then the mayors should go to the municipalities. Who else should be there, if not the presidents. We are working closely with international factors, especially with the USA and the EU, which we consider very valuable allies and partners. We will do our best. But, he will not hand over the democratic Republic to the fascist militia", Kurti said.

Kurti said that there is evidence that among the crowd of protesters, there are right-wing ultranationalists, who are paid and ordered by Serbia.

"We are not dealing with peaceful protesters, but with criminal gangs, extremists, ultra-nationalists of the right wing, who are being paid and ordered by Belgrade, and who admire Putin. It is the fascist militia that attacked our policemen, KFOR, and also journalists in the field. It is not possible not to have mayors in municipalities. "Power in Kosovo is not won by shock bombs, crimes, violence, but it is won by elections," Kurti said.

Kurti said that "there are dozens of filmings and photos, which show that Serbian militia are on the front line of those who are protesting".

"Some come from the north and some from Serbia. Kosovo is a democratic republic, Serbia is a pro-Russian autocracy. Not much democracy there. They ordered the gendarmerie there to come and make riots in the north of Kosovo", Kurti said.

Asked why he sent the police to the northern municipalities, Kurti said that there are policemen in each municipality. However, he said that there will be a larger number as long as "there are violent thugs outside the building".

"I want to have police officers who protect the rule of law, maintain order. Municipalities should be for everyone, not for parallel structures of Serbia", said Kurti.

As for the Association, Kurti said that "he does not neglect or deny the past documents". However, he says that "a basic agreement was reached in February and its implementation should be sequenced".

Kurti said that there can be no privilege for a minority in Kosovo, only that "Serbia is mourning and complaining about the loss of Kosovo in 1999 when NATO intervened".

"Kosovo is a success story of NATO intervention, and this is worrying Belgrade and the Kremlin," said Kurti.


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