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Created
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08STATE18812
2008-02-25 21:57:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Secretary of State
Cable title:
TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
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C O N F I D E N T I A L STATE 018812
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/24/2018
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
SUBJECT: TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
19
CLASSIFIED BY: M. TURNER, TASK FORCE COORDINATOR.
REASONS 1.5 (B) AND (D)
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ANTI-INDEPENDENCE DEMONSTRATION IN MITROVICA
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C O N F I D E N T I A L STATE 018812
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/24/2018
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
SUBJECT: TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
19
CLASSIFIED BY: M. TURNER, TASK FORCE COORDINATOR.
REASONS 1.5 (B) AND (D)
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ANTI-INDEPENDENCE DEMONSTRATION IN MITROVICA
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1. (SBU) U.S. Office Pristina reports a crowd of 1,200
gathered on the north side of the Mitrovica bridge, but
the situation remained calm. Demonstrators burned the
EU flag. (Kosovo TF/U.S. Office Pristina e-mail)
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NO NORMAL RELATIONS WITH STATES RECOGNIZING KOSOVO
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2. (SBU) Following a meeting with Russian First Deputy
PM Medvedev, Serbian PM Kostunica announced Serbia would
not have normal relations with nations recognizing
Kosovo's independence "until they annul their decision,"
according to Embassy Belgrade. (Kosovo TF/Embassy
Belgrade e-mail)
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SERBIA ASSERTS CONTINUED RULE OF SERB AREAS IN KOSOVO
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3. (U) PM Kostunica said Serbia intends to rule parts
of Kosovo where "loyal citizens" look to Belgrade for
government, according to press. Media also report the
Serbian minister for Kosovo told UNMIK officials that
Serbia would work to maintain peace and order "in the
areas that it controls, where Serbs live," and would
also provide jobs, schooling, and infrastructure.
(Reuters)
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DEMONSTRATIONS IN BANJA LUKA FEBRUARY 26
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4. (C) Embassy Sarajevo reports mass demonstrations
against Kosovo's independence will be held in Banja
Luka, with protestors to be bused into the city. Banja
Luka Branch Office will remain closed; the Embassy plans
to issue a Warden Message. (Sarajevo 371)
5. (U) Minimize considered.
RICE
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/24/2018
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
SUBJECT: TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
19
CLASSIFIED BY: M. TURNER, TASK FORCE COORDINATOR.
REASONS 1.5 (B) AND (D)
--------------
ANTI-INDEPENDENCE DEMONSTRATION IN MITROVICA
--------------
1. (SBU) U.S. Office Pristina reports a crowd of 1,200
gathered on the north side of the Mitrovica bridge, but
the situation remained calm. Demonstrators burned the
EU flag. (Kosovo TF/U.S. Office Pristina e-mail)
-------------- --------------
NO NORMAL RELATIONS WITH STATES RECOGNIZING KOSOVO
-------------- --------------
2. (SBU) Following a meeting with Russian First Deputy
PM Medvedev, Serbian PM Kostunica announced Serbia would
not have normal relations with nations recognizing
Kosovo's independence "until they annul their decision,"
according to Embassy Belgrade. (Kosovo TF/Embassy
Belgrade e-mail)
-------------- --------------
SERBIA ASSERTS CONTINUED RULE OF SERB AREAS IN KOSOVO
-------------- --------------
3. (U) PM Kostunica said Serbia intends to rule parts
of Kosovo where "loyal citizens" look to Belgrade for
government, according to press. Media also report the
Serbian minister for Kosovo told UNMIK officials that
Serbia would work to maintain peace and order "in the
areas that it controls, where Serbs live," and would
also provide jobs, schooling, and infrastructure.
(Reuters)
--------------
DEMONSTRATIONS IN BANJA LUKA FEBRUARY 26
--------------
4. (C) Embassy Sarajevo reports mass demonstrations
against Kosovo's independence will be held in Banja
Luka, with protestors to be bused into the city. Banja
Luka Branch Office will remain closed; the Embassy plans
to issue a Warden Message. (Sarajevo 371)
5. (U) Minimize considered.
RICE