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Statement
by
Lord Robertson, NATO Secretary General,
on the Results of the Kosovo Elections
The successful holding of local elections in
Kosovo marks another significant step forward
in the province's recovery from the trauma of
the last decade. Of particular note is the high
turnout and very low level of violence, indicating
the desire of the people of Kosovo to see normality
return, and to exercise their democratic rights
in peace and freedom
The events of the weekend make a stark contrast
with events of little more than a year ago,
when Kosovars were deprived of even basic rights
in the most brutal manner. There is a long way
to go in Kosovo, and many problems and hurdles
remain, but the voting is the clearest possible
sign of how far we have come.
I commend the actions of all those in the international
community who made the election possible, but
take particular pride in the soldiers of NATO
and its allies in KFOR, for their courage and
professionalism in ensuring the elections could
be held in a secure environment.
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