Serbes : affrontements à Jagnjenica – 28 novembre 2011

25 Soldiers Injured In Kosovo Clashes

rferl.org

November 28, 2011

Twenty-five soldiers serving with the NATO-led peacekeeping force in Kosovo, and dozens of ethnic Serbians, have reportedly been injured in clashes over roadblocks set up by Serbs in northern Kosovo.

A spokesman for the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) said two of the NATO personnel — a German commander and a solider — were shot by Serbs who fired small arms in the November 28 violence. The other injured soldiers are said to include Germans and Austrians.

Serbian reports said dozens of Serbians have sought medical aid after being hurt in the clashes.

The KFOR spokesman said the NATO soldiers had used pepper spray, tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons to disperse Serbs who were trying to prevent NATO from removing a roadblock near the town of Zubin Potok.

KFOR spokesman Uwe Nowicki said Serbs had used explosive devices and Molotov cocktails to attack the NATO-led troops.

« The protestors could not be called as peaceful demonstrators at all, but as violent and criminal,” said Nowicki. “Up to now, KFOR only used pepper spray, tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons. However, in life-threatening situations like this, KFOR soldiers will respond as of now with all proportionate and appropriate means. » Read more…