The United Kingdom has advised its citizens not to go to the north of Kosovo, unless they have to. Foreign Travel Advice Kosovo FCDO advises against any travel, other than necessary, to parts of Kosovo.

"Regional risks This section has safety advice for the regions of Kosovo. It only covers regions where FCDO has specific advice. You should also read FCDO's general travel advice and safety and security advice. Northern Kosovo FCDO advises against any travel, other than necessary, to the municipalities of Zveçan, Zubin Potok and Leposaviq and to the areas of Mitrovica north of the Ibër River due to violent incidents and increased tensions in these areas," the website states. UK government website.

It is further said that since December 2022 there have been violent clashes and incidents involving grenades and vehicle explosions.

"Be careful and avoid public gatherings, especially around the area of ​​the Austerlitz (Ibrit) Bridge that separates northern and southern Mitrovica. Protests have the potential to turn violent. You should: avoid public gatherings, political rallies and protests check local media consult hotel receptions for advice sign up to receive email notifications when this advice is updated Avoid traveling between Kosovo and Serbia via Gate 1 (Jarinje, Leposavic) or Gate 31 (Zubin Potok) as they are located in areas of Kosovo where FCDO advises against all travel, except for essential ones. You must find alternative routes for travel between Kosovo and Serbia. Old landmines and unexploded bombs Leftover landmines, bombs and other unexploded ordnance remain in Kosovo from the 1999 conflict. Roads and paths have been cleared. The main risk areas are: along the border with Albania the Dulje Pass area in central Kosovo the mountainous region between Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro Stay on main roads when traveling in these areas. Most of the remaining hazardous areas are in high mountainous regions covered with dense vegetation. If you see something made of metal or anything suspicious, do not touch it and immediately notify the police or the nearest Kosovo Force (KFOR) patrol," the announcement states.

During the day, the National Center for Border Management (KKMK) called on the citizens of Kosovo and emigrants to avoid all entries and exits at border crossing points with Serbia.

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