Kosovo – rroma.org https://rroma.org Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:56:34 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Kosovo – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Ethnic Cleansing https://rroma.org/ethnic-cleansing-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ethnic-cleansing-3 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:56:34 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35555 Azir Jašari, a former journalist, documents the suffering of displaced Roma after being expelled from Kosovo and Metohija, creating a documentary and a book on their history. Many Roma and Ashkali have found refuge in Subotica, where they have established a community of around 3,500 individuals.

The article highlights the success stories of young Roma who have integrated into Subotica, showcasing their achievements and pride in overcoming challenges.

]]> Kosovo Exhibition https://rroma.org/kosovo-exhibition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kosovo-exhibition Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:14:01 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34173 An exhibition showcasing the history and culture of Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian communities aims to bridge gaps between communities and challenge stereotypes through public events and activities. The Multicultural Festival, organized for eight years, emphasizes collaboration among various communities to promote inclusion and equal opportunities in society.

Educational support for students from these communities is also a focus, with initiatives aimed at developing personal and social skills alongside academic support.

Let’s see if it helps …

]]> Kosovo Politics https://rroma.org/kosovo-politics/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kosovo-politics Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:34:06 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34080 Albert Kinoli, a member of the United Roma Party of Kosovo, and Rasim Demiri, president of the Bosniak VAKAT party, expect to meet with Prime Minister Albin Kurti about forming institutions soon.

Kinoli expressed readiness to participate in the formation of Kosovo’s institutions and to vote for the president, emphasizing the urgency of establishing these institutions.

A constitutive session of the Kosovo Assembly is scheduled for tomorrow following the elections held on June 7.

]]> Rape and Minorities https://rroma.org/rape-and-minorities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rape-and-minorities Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:29:11 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33772 Survivors of wartime sexual violence in Kosovo were officially recognized in 2018, significantly later than other war victim categories, following years of advocacy by NGOs for women’s rights.

Over 2,100 victims of wartime sexual violence have been recognized, with 96% being of Albanian nationality, raising concerns about the neglect of minority victims in public discourse.

The story of Šehrije Baljaj, a Romani woman who testified about her rape in 1999, highlights the struggles of minority victims, as she passed away before her application for recognition was processed.

]]> Ethnic Cleansing https://rroma.org/ethnic-cleansing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ethnic-cleansing Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:57:10 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33635 Kosovo’s Interior Minister declared Serbian Minister Snezana Paunovic persona non grata due to her controversial remarks advocating ethnic cleansing during the Kosovo War.

The EU criticized Paunovic’s statements, emphasizing that such rhetoric contradicts European values and the reconciliation process necessary for EU accession.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic distanced himself from Paunovic’s comments, while opposition parties called for her resignation, highlighting the ongoing tensions regarding ethnic relations in the region.

All this in 20926 …

]]> Erdhlezeti Festival https://rroma.org/erdhlezeti-festival/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=erdhlezeti-festival Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:03:14 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33436 The “Erdhlezeti” festival returned after a three-year hiatus, celebrating community, music, and human connections with local and international acts, including the Antwerp Gipsy Ska Orchestra and Demir Kan Brass Orchestra.

The festival emphasizes the importance of authentic music and cultural gatherings, aiming to unite people through shared experiences in public spaces.

The event attracted a diverse audience, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with joy and energy, showcasing the rich musical heritage of the Roma and Balkan cultures.

]]> Kosovo and Racial Discrimination https://rroma.org/kosovo-and-racial-discrimination/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kosovo-and-racial-discrimination Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:10:09 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=30865 Institutions and Civil Society Unite Against Racial Discrimination during the Kosovo Regional Summit where they reaffirmed the commitment to combating racial discrimination and promoting the inclusion of Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian communities.

The Regional Summit Against Racial Discrimination, held in Pristina for the sixth time, emphasized institutional cooperation with civil society to promote inclusive policies and strengthen mechanisms to combat discrimination, particularly against Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian communities.

]]> Kosovo: Renovation https://rroma.org/kosovo-renovation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kosovo-renovation Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:19:30 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=30395 The renovation of a Roma school in Mitrovica, Kosovo that was originally funded by the Serbian funds. Now, the Kosovo government is renovating the building transforming it in a refuge for women.

Well, let’s see, but at least, a segregated school is gone.

]]> Kosovo Trial https://rroma.org/kosovo-trial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kosovo-trial Sun, 21 Sep 2025 11:56:33 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=29889 Paul Williams, who provided pro bono legal assistance to the Kosovo delegation in Rambouillet, stated that during the Vienna process and the drafting of the Constitution, Jakup Krasniqi played a positive role regarding the role of minorities in Kosovo, particularly Serbs and Roma.

Well, what was positive in the expulsion of most Roma from Kosovo? This was ethnic cleansing.

  • Williams affirme que Jakup Krasniqi a joué un rôle positif concernant le rôle des minorités roms et serbes au Kosovo. In: Koha. 17.09.2025. https://www.koha.net/fr/arberi/williams-pohon-se-jakup-krasniqi-pati-rol-pozitiv-lidhur-me-rolin-e-pakicave-rome-dhe-serbe-ne-kosove
]]> Thaci in the Hague https://rroma.org/thaci-in-the-hague/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thaci-in-the-hague Sun, 27 Jul 2025 07:16:47 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=29177 Former KLA leader Hashim Thaci will begin his defense against charges of war crimes committed in Kosovo and Albania between 1995 and 1998 before the Special Tribunal in The Hague on September 9, the tribunal announced.

Alongside Thaci, Kadri Veselji, Redžep Seljimi, and Jakup Krasnići were charged with crimes against Albanians, declared “collaborators,” Serbs, and Roma, in more than 40 cases held by the KLA. All the defendants were leading members of the KLA Main Staff and the self-proclaimed Provisional Government of Kosovo.

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