PRISTINA, Serbia-Montenegro, Nov 18 (AFP) -
An armed Kosovo separatist group has threatened to attack UN institutions next week in the run-up to talks on the future of the province, local media reported Friday.
The self-styled Army for Kosovo Independence (UPK) said in a press release that "everything is ready for such an operation" directed at the "modern occupation" of the United Nations Mission (UNMIK).
The Kosovo parliament Thursday adopted a resolution backing autonomy for the southern Serbian province but stopped short of voting through a declaration of independence after strong pressure from the international community.
"The citizens of Kosovo have to stay calm," the UPK statement said. "UNMIK's forces will not have the possibility to resist."
Police spokesman Refki Morina declined to comment on the statement as police had not received a copy. He said: "The KPS (Kosovo Police Service) will continue to keep control over the security situation in the capital with the same rhythm."
Kosovo, which remains a part of Serbia, has been a UN protectorate since NATO intervention six and a half years ago halted a war between forces under the command of then Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic and Albanian separatists.
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Maybe a new style of military. You never ever tell when you'll attack capital city especially when it is a gaurilla army. That's why I'm a bit suspisions if this is a real organisation or just bunch of guys.
Will have to wait and see
Such brave lads - threatening to "take on" the UNMIK occupation, which "will not have the possibility to resist".
No mention of KFOR. Pretty laughable organization, when even their threats are cowardly.
I think it could actually be a fabrication of Belgrade, because the statements are coming out first from news agesnies such BETA and B92
It's not time for force at the moment leave it to the politicians first see how they handle it.
Teuta which planet are you calling from.
All I know is that independence is coming one way or another within 12 months.
Don't Serbs just wish this attack took place they could have some of their international community on their side.
Im not saying much more just wait and see. No doubt Prishtina residence are sleeping well Business as usual, unlike when serbs attacked city or village which they targeted civilains to revenge their losses in the battlefield with KLA
This is very risky times. Its a make or break situation.That us hope this group don't do anything stupid but I can see why they are angry at presnt UNMIK adminitration. I have published an article in albanian in my blog that makes me very angry as well http://kosovar2006.blogspot.com/
Well its Wednesday Nothing happened im still waiting though
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