Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Serbia

Two Killed In Explosion In Kosovo Capital

The scene of today's blast in Pristina (AFP)

September 24, 2007 -- Police in Kosovo say two people were killed and 11 others injured in an explosion in the provincial capital, Pristina.

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September 24, 2007

The blast occurred early today in an area of shops and restaurants. Police say it is not yet clear who was responsible.

An investigation involving NATO-led peacekeepers has been launched.

The explosion occurred with Serbs and leaders of Kosovo's ethnic-Albanian majority preparing for direct talks on September 28 aimed at settling the disputed province's final status.

Ethnic Albanians seek independence, but this is opposed by Serbs.

In a statement condemning the apparent attack, the Kosovo government said there are no signs of a link between it and the deadlocked talks.

(Reuters, AFP)

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