The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, has expressed concern over the growing number of reported incidents directed against non-majority communities during recent weeks, including arson and intimidating graffiti.

SRSG Tanin urged Kosovo authorities to act swiftly to find the perpetrators and to publicly discourage such acts. 

He called upon all members of society to bear in mind the fragile circumstances Kosovo is facing during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and emphasised the need to promote unity and solidarity.