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Kosovo: Albanian mayors sworn in north, tension returns
Belgrade denounced the 'occupation' of Serb-majority north
19 May, 16:47
(ANSA) - PRISTINA, MAY 19 - Inter-ethnic tension is growing
in North Mitrovica -- the sector of Kosovska Mitrovica inhabited
by Serb population -- the swearing-in ceremony of the new mayor
elected in the April 23 local vote was held today, an election
that was boycotted by Serbs and therefore resulted in the
election of ethnic Albanian mayors in the four largest
Serb-majority municipalities in northern Kosovo. In addition to
North Mitrovica, ethnic Albanian mayors were also elected in
Zvecan, Zubin Potok and Leposavic. This situation is considered
'unbearable' by the Belgrade leadership, which considers
illegitimate the April 23 election, as Albanian mayors
representing 2 percent of the local population are called upon
to rule communities with a Serb population accounting for 98
percent. (ANSA).
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