Kosovo - standards

A UN report on progress on democratic and human rights standards is expected soon. No-one seems to be looking forward to the results. A good report means the green light for final status talks, dreaded by the Serbs as it's assumed they will lead to seperation from Serbia. Alhanians fear a poor result would mean no resolution of their current limbo. Either way someone will be seen as losing out. Economic growth, which would ease tensions on both sides, still seems a distant prospect. more from the IWPR...