Albanian deputy Shaip Kamberi has expressed concern regarding remarks made by a prominent Serbian official, Snežana Paunović. Kamberi stated that Paunović’s comments have generated apprehension among the Albanian community residing in the Preševo Valley. The controversy stems from an interview conducted on April 12, 2026, with the Serbian media outlet “Kurir.” During this interview, while serving as a minister in the Serbian Government, Snežana Paunović reportedly stated, “If I were Slobodan Milošević, I would have carried out the ethnic cleansing of Kosovo in 1998.”
According to Kamberi, the statements are problematic because they impact the emotional and perceived security of the Albanian community in the Valley.
The deputy argued that regardless of the practical authority or competence of the minister concerning Kosovo’s internal affairs, her public declarations directly affect the sense of stability within the region. Kamberi emphasized the weight of the minister’s institutional role, noting that her position carries significance in areas related to public administration. The Albanian deputy highlighted that such statements from a high-ranking Serbian official provoke a strong reaction, drawing attention to the ongoing sensitivities in the region.
The exchange underscores the political tension surrounding the rhetoric emanating from the Serbian government toward the Albanian population.
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