The European Parliament is expected to approve an exceptional resolution concerning the relations between Kosovo and Serbia later this month. This follows an assault by an armed Serbian group against the Kosovo Police in the northern region on September 24, as announced by Croatian MEP Tonino Picula on Monday.
Picula, in response to the reports regarding the situation between the two neighboring countries and the security status in north Kosovo after the attack, initiated the request for this resolution.
He mentioned that he had secured the necessary majority for his proposal, and the resolution will undergo discussions during the second plenary session of this month.
“We strongly condemn the recent act of aggression by armed terrorists against a Kosovo Police officer. It is imperative that all facts regarding this attack are thoroughly investigated, and those responsible are held accountable under the law,” emphasized Picula.
On September 24, the Kosovo Police was attacked by an armed Serbian group in Banjska village, situated in the Zvecan municipality, resulting in the tragic death of police officer Afrim Bunjaku. The attackers sought refuge in the village’s monastery after ambushing a police patrol. This led to a confrontation with the police, resulting in the deaths of three assailants.
Following the attack, Kosovo authorities arrested and detained the three assailants. Additionally, a substantial cache of weaponry was discovered at the scene.
Serbia has refuted Kosovo’s allegations, denying its involvement in the incident, which the Kosovo authorities have characterized as a terrorist attack.
The European Parliament will engage in discussions about the Kosovo-Serbia relationship, the progress of dialogue, and tensions in the northern region on Tuesday, October 3, during a plenary session.
Five days after the attack, Milan Radojičić assumed responsibility for the incident and resigned from his position as Deputy Chairman of the Serb List, which represents the largest Serb party in Kosovo and receives support from the Serbian Government.
The attack in the northern region occurred approximately two weeks after Kurti and Vučić failed to reach an agreement regarding the normalization of relations during a high-level dialogue meeting mediated by the European Union on September 14 in Brussels.
Pristina maintains the belief in the necessity of mutual recognition, while Belgrade insists on a compromise solution.
It’s important to note that Serbia does not acknowledge Kosovo’s declaration of independence in 2008 and enjoys the support of Russia and China, both of which oppose Kosovo’s independence.
