Serb List with Ralan Hill on Kurti’s unilateral actions in northern Kosovo

​​​​​​​A delegation of the Serb List, led by its president Zlatan Elek, met today in Pristina with the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission of the United States, Ralan Hill. Representatives of the Serb List expressed their concern over a series of unilateral actions by Albin Kurti’s regime which, as they pointed out to their interlocutor, aim to expel the Serbian people from the area through institutional and ethnically motivated pressure.

According to the statement, the meeting particularly focused on the illegal takeover of the water supply company in North Mitrovica and Zubin Potok and the risks that such actions pose, including the potential for a humanitarian crisis. They emphasized that the regional water system from South Mitrovica lacks the capacity, resources, and, most importantly, the trust of the Serbian population to manage the water supply—especially for critical institutions such as the Clinical Hospital Center, kindergartens, schools, faculties, and student dormitories.

The representatives of the Serb List presented concrete proposals to overcome the current situation, which include, among other things, the immediate reinstatement of all employees to their positions in order to ensure safe access to water for all communities.

They also proposed a compromise solution in the interest of the citizens, based on actual needs and professional expertise.

During the meeting, Hill reiterated the U.S. Embassy’s concern regarding the abrupt closure of institutions and the risk it poses to the provision of essential services in Kosovo.

He emphasized that leaders from all sides and institutions must act responsibly and in accordance with the needs of all citizens.