Kosovo - open cities

A lack of recent violence has kept Kosovo out of the news and the 'international community' has consequently been happy to ignore it. This could be a missed opportunity. Since the future status of the area is still uncertain some may be tempted to use violent means to settle matters on the ground. Some commentators now suggest the UN's review of Kosovo this summer should be used to formally approve independence - with guarantees for the Serb minority built in. Pristina, 'Open City' anyone ? more from the IWPR...