Kosovo in 1999, and the return of almost all refugees once the war ended, was a positive example highlighted by Professor Khalid Koser, Executive Director of the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund, in a lecture he delivered to students at the Faculty of Philosophy in Pristina.
He emphasized that the purpose of universities is to foster open and sincere dialogue on complex issues with various social groups.
Koser, who teaches on conflict, peace, and security at Maastricht University in the Netherlands, shared his views on how societies can be made safer from violent extremism and terrorism.
According to him, one cannot be a terrorist or a criminal simply because they are poor.
“The issues are more complex. You cannot be a terrorist or a criminal just because you are poor. Kosovo is an example that other countries should follow when it comes to reintegrating individuals involved in foreign wars and terrorist organizations. Kosovo succeeded in 1999 when, immediately after the war, they managed to bring back almost all of the refugees,” said Professor Koser, as quoted in the University of Pristina’s statement.
This lecture, in addition to being attended by students and professors from the University of Pristina, was also followed by representatives from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Community Development Fund organization.
