In a joint statement, 17 Albanian-American organizations consider it unforgivable that the West is increasing the pressure on Kosovo, especially for the establishment of the Association of municipalities with a Serbian majority. According to them, the further tolerance of Serbia risks serious escalations in the Balkans.

The statement states that the recent tensions between Kosovo and Serbia are fueled by Serbia's ongoing and long-term efforts to undermine the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and democratic progress of Kosovo, all achieved with the strong support of the United States of America, EU, and other partners...