Kosovo: PM, low voter turnout due to threats from Belgrade

(ANSA) - BELGRADE, APR 24 - Albin Kurti, the premier of Kosovo, emphasised that the poor voter turnout in yesterday's municipal elections in northern Kosovo is related to the atmosphere of "intimidation and blackmail" brought on, in his opinion, by the Belgrade authorities. "A climate of intimidation predominated, which led to low voter turnout in the elections.

The Belgrade leadership and its criminal minions operating in the north used a campaign of threats to drive the boycott (of Serbs). I appreciate the folks' bravery and composure, Kurti stated in a statement made public by Pristina-based local media.

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