Kosovo’s opposition seeks government resignation

Thousands of Kosovo’s opposition supporters have called for the government to resign on the eighth anniversary of the country’s declaration of independence, accusing it of violating the country’s constitution in reaching deals with Serbia and Montenegro. More than 15,000 people were estimated to have taken part in the event. “Opposition representatives are asking for the […]

Thousands of Kosovo’s opposition supporters have called for the government to resign on the eighth anniversary of the country’s declaration of independence, accusing it of violating the country’s constitution in reaching deals with Serbia and Montenegro.
More than 15,000 people were estimated to have taken part in the event.
“Opposition representatives are asking for the immediate resignation of Prime Minister Isa Mustafa and the Foreign Minister Hashim Thaci,” sources said.
The opposition rejects a deal between Kosovo and Serbia reached last year, giving more powers to ethnic Serbs in Kosovo. In December, the Constitutional Court decided that part of it was not in line with the constitution.
The opposition also rejects a border demarcation deal with Montenegro and has called for a referendum or a new election. They have attempted to disrupt the work of parliament with tear gas, pepper spray and whistles.
“Kosovo will not allow itself to be led by people who have violated the constitution, its sovereignty,” said Visar Ymeri, leader of the main opposition Self-Determination Movement party.