Kosovo is preparing to establish border checkpoints in the North of Kosov tomorrow to implement the customs agreement brokered by the European Union. Many roadblocks have been set-up in the north including a mound of gravel dumped on the main bridge in Mitrovica to block traffic. Serbia is stating that the establishment of the border checkpoints will bring instability while Kosovo says that it has the right to establish rule of law in all of Kosovo. NATO and other organizations are repeatedly urging everyone to stay calm as the tensions build.
The recognition of Kosovo has been in the news lately with Kosovo Foreign Minister Enver Hoxaj touring the Middle East and Deputy Prime Minister Pacolli in Africa. Hoxaj states that Egypt will likely recognize Kosovo soon and that Arab countries are starting to warm up to the idea of recognizing Kosovo independence. Meanwhile, Pacolli has announced that Nigeria recognized Kosovo two days ago and that he expects a recognition soon from South Africa. Serbia has also been in the news saying that countries have begun to revoke their recognitions of Kosovo, including Oman and Guinea Bissu. Serbia also says that another two countries have initiated the process to revoke Kosovo recognition but have not provided any names so far. Lastly, an article in South East Asian News Agency explores the reasons why Pakistan should recognize Kosovo.
