This situation ceased to exist in 1989 when Serbia abolished this autonomy. Many Serbs conceive Kosovo as their historic and religious cradle and consider it therefore to be part of Serbia. In their strive for independence from Serbia, they have set up their own systems of education and health care, which are organized in private houses. They have upheld a peaceful resistance since then. Tensions between Serbs and Albanians are still growing.
Many people fear the outburst of violence on a much larger scale.
Pax Christi s involvement in Kosovo The complete report on Pax Christi's involvement is now available on the Web. On this page we give a short outline. Pax Christi is closely following all developments in Kosovo. Visits to the region are taking place every two to three months. On both national and international level Pax Christi is asking for an end to all human rights violations and for an international negotiated political solution.