Public Saftey Increasing in Formerly War-torn Kosovo

KOSOVO, BALKANS

The Independent Republic of Kosovo, where for centuries opposing ethnic clans have been waging war against one another, was commended for its improvements in public saftey in a recent report issued by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

The Chief of OSCE in Kosovo, Tim Guildmann, reports that "the general opinion regarding the work and responsibility of the security public organs is very good."

Kosovo borders Albania to the west, Central Serbia to the north and east, the Republic of Macedonia to the south, and Montenegro to the northwest. While violent unrest was still a major problem as recently as 2004, Kosovo issued its own declaration of independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008. This weekend as we in the States are celebrating our own independence, it's nice to know that other war-fatigued countries are also feeling the positive effects of peace, liberty, and justice for all.

The original link:
http://www.newkosovareport.com/200807021010/Society/OSCE-Kosovo-public-safety-improving.html

To see just how important this improvement is, a look at where they're coming from:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unrest_in_Kosovo

Peace Talks for Somalia Boast Moderate Success

Djibouti

United Nations official and Manchurian diplomat Ahmedou Ould Abdallah has said the Somali government and the Alliance for the Re-Liberation of Somalia agreed to a three-month truce after eight days of discussion led by the UN in Djibouti.

In addition to 90 days of piece, the agreement includes the condition that Ethiopian troops will withdraw from Somalia within 120 days, once they have been replaced by UN peacekeepers.

Although the treaty does not include many violent groups contributing to Somalia's anarchy, it is a significant step towards regaining some order and peace in the region.

For details, visit http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7445302.stm