UN Documents for Kosovo: Security Council Meeting Records

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24 February 2005 S/PV.5130 This was a briefing by Søren Jessen-Peterson noted the past three months had been marked by a positive trend. Council members remarked on the need for more progress in areas of the protection of minorities, freedom of movement, establishment of the rule of law, return of refugees and combating organised crime.
29 November 2004 S/PV.5089 This was a briefing by Søren Jessen-Peterson noted that peaceful elections had been held in October, but appealed to maintain current level of NATO forces.
5 August 2004 S/PV.5017 This was a briefing by Hedi Annabi, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, claimed "uphill challenge" for Kosovo.
11 May 2004 S/PV.4967 This was a briefing by Harri Holkeri, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UNMIK, said the March violence was a serious setback to the mission's efforts and had shaken UNMIK "to its foundations."
6 February 2004 S/PV.4910 This was a briefing by Harri Holkeri, emphasised that the "standards before status" policy was the "core political project" for UNMIK.
17 December 2003 S/PV.4886 This was a briefing by Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Marie Guéhenno launched the "standards before status" policy.
12 December 2003 S/PV.4880 The Council expressed support for the "Standards for Kosovo."
30 October 2003 S/PV.4853 Harri Holkeri noted an unclear short-term outlook, but positive future for Kosovo. Council was keen to have dialogue between Priština and Belgrade.
12 September 2003 S/PV.4823 This was a briefing by Heidi Annabi, and violence affecting returning IDPs was cited as major problem by the Council.
18 August 2003 S/PV.4809 The violence in Kosovo was condemned by members.
3 July 2003 S/PV.4782 This was the final briefing by outgoing Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Michael Steiner.
10 June 2003 S/PV.4770 The briefing by Heidi Annabi noted that freedom of movement for minorities, minority participation and refugee returns were still problematic.
23 April 2003 S/PV.4742 This was a briefing by Heidi Annabi noting that representative and functioning institutions had yet to be established and that ethnic violence and crime were on the increase.
6 February 2003 S/PV.4703 The Council focused on the unemployment and security situations and stressed that standards which ensure the needs of the people should have precedence over the determination of the final status of Kosovo.
19 December 2002 S/PV.4676 The Council was briefed on the mission to Kosovo.