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January / February 2006

Focus Kosovo is published by UNMIK Division of Public Information

Publisher
Alexander Ivanko

Editor
Neeraj Singh

Senior Editors
Patrick Morrison, Mechthild Henneke, Sven Lindholm

Associate Editor
Laurent Abadie

Correspondents
Amit Singhal, Angela Griep,
Izabella Karlowicz-Cooper,
Kris Pierre Litiere, Laurie Wiseberg, Lejla Kolenovic, Lilian Mellejor, Maddalena Pezzotti, Nathaniel Ganda, Olivier Salgado, Rhedon Begolli,
Rémi Dourlot, Ronan Anderson

Production / Graphics
Luan Tashi (Editor)

Photographer
Afrim Hajrullahu

Editorial support
Sani Sheholli, Hasrete Hysa,
Maida Osmankadic,
Borislava Manojlovic

Internet editor
Shpend Bërbatovci

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Database

Ethnic profile of victims of crimes in Kosovo during the year 2005

Chronicle

A summary of the main events that have affected Kosovo from January through February

Leaders

Find common grounds for the future, be generous to each other
UN Special Envoy Martti Ahtisaari charts a course for the Future Status Process for Kosovo.
Time to crown the freedom with independence for the country, wellbeing and safety for all Fatmir Sejdiu outlines his vision after being voted the new President of Kosovo.
Kosovo is on the right track, but challenges abound
PDSRSG Larry Rossin reflects on Kosovo as he departs for a new Mission in Haiti.

Pristina

Standards cannot be subsumed by status
SRSG Søren Jessen-Petersen addresses the UN Security Council on the way forward in Kosovo.
Future status talks open
Kosovo launches into the status talks through direct dialogue with Belgrade in Vienna on decentralisation.
Funeral of President Ibrahim Rugova
A photo-feature on Kosovo’s tragic loss.

Law, Justice and Public Safety

Guarantees for minorities
A new legal basis for integrating minority communities in the Police and Justice system.
Increasing public confidence in the police
Police Inspectorate will provide an independent oversight mechanism for the Kosovo Police Service.
Bringing the voice of the people to decision-makers
Internal Security Sector Review

Social affairs

Civil Administration and OSCE work toward the future
MoU signed this February, outlines a new field relationship between the key international partners.
A champion of a multi-ethnic Kosovo Civil Service: Snezana Karadzic
Profile of a woman leader.
Journey by Freedom of Movement Train
The UNMIK train serves as a lifeline for communities and strengthens inter-ethnic bonds.

Municipality affairs

Osterode: A safe passage to permanent homes
UNMIK offers Roma IDPs safer housing in a staged return to permanent homes.
An integrated approach and public-private partnership will foment sustainable returns
Interview with Kilian Kleinschmidt, Head of OCRM
House here, house there, shelter nowhere Svinjare village

Economy

Heated atmosphere in freezing cold
Kosovo Electricity Company takes the heat of political debate on power shortages.
Between duty collection and seizures of smuggled goods
Customs service comes into its own during 2005.
Road under tons of load finds succour on tracks
Kacanik landslide blocks Kosovo’s economic lifeline.
New airport director touches down
New Director outlines his plans for Pristina Airport.
Major step in the incorporation process
Publicly Owned Enterprises take the commercial route.

Voices of Kosovo

A survey of public expectations from the new Kosovo President

Cybernews

New EU website
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