KOSOVO: SERBS LEAVING TOWN OF POLJE (V)

The transcript describes the plight of Serbs in Kosovo, who have lost hope for a peaceful life due to ongoing ethnic tensions with Albanians. Many families, primarily women, children, and the elderly, are leaving Kosovo-Polje, seeking safety elsewhere. The town is divided, with both communities maintaining barricades following a recent grenade attack. The situation underscores the urgent need for a solution to enable Serbs and Albanians to coexist peacefully.

What was the primary reason for the departure of women, children, and the elderly from Kosovo-Polje?

• They were forced to leave by the government.

• They wanted to join their families in another country.

• They were fleeing from ethnic reprisals and lack of security.

• They were seeking better job opportunities.

Why did some men decide to stay behind in Kosovo-Polje?

• To join the local government.

• To start new businesses.

• To protect their homes despite the absence of their families.

• To continue their education.

What action did the convoy of cars and a bus take to avoid conflict?

• They waited until the roadblock was removed.

• They sought assistance from the police.

• They traveled at night to avoid detection.

• They took a detour to avoid a roadblock.

What event intensified the communal hatred in Kosovo-Polje?

• A political rally.

• A grenade attack that killed three Serbs.

• A cultural festival.

• A peace treaty signing.

What is the underlying question regarding the future of Serbs and Albanians in Kosovo?

• Whether they can share economic resources.

• Whether they can live together peacefully.

• Whether they can maintain cultural traditions.

• Whether they can form a new government.