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Now playing Next Serbia Recent Serbia-Kosovo flare-up not a real conflict, says expert Leaders of Serbia and Kosovo met in Brussels for another EU-mediated attempt to resolve lingering issues between the two wartime rivalling states that have spiked tensions in the Balkans. 18/08/2022
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Now playing Next Kosovo Kosovo war veterans clash with police in protest for higher pensions Police used tear gas to prevent around 2,000 demonstrators from entering parliament during a debate. 06/06/2022
Now playing Next Kosovo Two Kosovo war veterans imprisoned for witness intimidation It is the first verdict handed down by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers after it was established in 2015. 18/05/2022
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Now playing Next Kosovo Kosovo Serb protest calls for voting rights in Serbia’s election Demonstrators gathered in Mitrovica with banners reading “We want our human rights”. 25/03/2022