The intervention of the Kosovo Police in northern Mitrovica following the altercation that erupted between citizens and police over an anti-smuggling operation has sparked a heated debate especially after a statement made by the head of the Serbian List, who compared the operation of the Kosovo Police to an anti-Jewish program in Nazi Germany.
German ambassador, Jorn Rohde reacted harshly to the remarks made by the head of the Serbian List, Goran Rakiq, who compared the police anti-smuggling operation to the ‘Crystal Night’ – a pogrom carried out by Nazi Germany against Jewish civilians.
“Stop! The comparison of today’s police action with the “crystal night” is unacceptable. Such comparisons contribute towards narratives of Holocaust distortion and denial. Protect the Facts,” – wrote the German ambassador.
Kosovo’s rapporteur to the European Parliament, Viola von Cramon has also criticized the stance held by the high representative of the EU on Foreign Policies and Security, Josep Borrell, who made a Twitter post shortly after yesterday’s incident, calling the operation “unilateral and uncoordinated”.
“Please criticize countries where the Rule of Law is not implemented. EU should support countries fighting Organized Crime and corruption. State institutions doing their job deserve our full respect. EU-facilitated Dialogue is not about daily police operations,” – wrote Von Cramon.
On the other hand, NATO looks at the Kosovo Police operation that took place on October 13th, as an “action that was only looking to enforce the law” adding that KFOR’s mission in Kosovo is in continuous communication with all relevant authorities.
Yesterday, the Serbian president, Alexandar Vucic met with representatives of the Serbian ethnic minorities living in Kosovo, in the vicinity of Serbia’s border with Kosovo. In the presence of high-ranking military officials and the defense minister, he said that he’s “prepared to pay whatever price in the name of protecting peace and stability”.
Representatives of opposition parties within Kosovo have also come out with accusations against PM Kurti’s ordered police operation, accusing it of possessing ‘political undertones’.
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