Kosovo Goes to the Polls
With ethnic divisions still etched into the memories of its citizenry, Europe’s youngest democracy, Kosovo, is holding its first parliamentary elections since it formally declared its independence from Serbia in 2008.
With ethnic divisions still etched into the memories of its citizenry, Europe’s youngest democracy, Kosovo, is holding its first parliamentary elections since it formally declared its independence from Serbia in 2008. –JCL
Your support matters…Al-Jazeera English:
Voters in Kosovo are going to the polls in the territory’s first parliamentary elections since its declaration of independence from Serbia in 2008, but there are widespread doubts that the vote will heal ethnic divisions.
As polling stations opened at 7 am (06:00 GMT) there were already dozens of people queuing to vote in central Pristina, mostly the elderly and people voting before going to work.
Sunday’s snap election comes after the coalition government of Hashim Thaci, the prime minister, failed a vote of no confidence on November 2.
Independent journalism is under threat and overshadowed by heavily funded mainstream media.
You can help level the playing field. Become a member.
Your tax-deductible contribution keeps us digging beneath the headlines to give you thought-provoking, investigative reporting and analysis that unearths what's really happening- without compromise.
Give today to support our courageous, independent journalists.
Editorial Cartoons
Editorial Cartoons
Interview
Voting rights journalist Ari Berman on opposing elite minority rule—centuries after the founders baked it into the system.
TD Column
How Republicans are effectuating a reactionary secessionism within our government.
TD Interview
Discussing the independent presidential candidate's forceful advocacy for economic democracy, social justice and restraint in foreign policy.
TD Column
Does South Carolina’s updated voting map violate the 14th and 15th Amendments?
You need to be a supporter to comment.
There are currently no responses to this article.
Be the first to respond.