Key Political Parties in South Serbia
Profiles of main political parties in South Serbia
PRESEVO
- Party for Democratic Action
Founded in December 1992. The first and current president is Riza Halimi. This is the only Albanian party that has committees and influence in all three south Serbia municipalities
- Democratic Party of Albanians
Established in August 1993. President Ragmi Mustafa
- Democratic Union of the Valley Established in December 2003. President Skender Destani
- Albanian National Movement
Established in 2006. President Orhan Rexhepi
- Democratic Alliance
Established in June 2007. President Basra Memeti
BUJANOVAC
- Movement for Democratic Progress
Established in 2002. President Jonuz Musliu
- National Democratic Party NDP,
Established in 2006 President Nedzemedin Sacipi
- Democratic Union of Albanians,
Established in 2008 President Mejdi Zeciri
MEDVEDJA
- Movement for Democratic Integration Established in 2006. President Rexhep Abazi
Latest News
Views and Analysis
Guerrilla Monument Dispute Divides Serbia’s Albanians
After Belgrade removed a memorial to ethnic Albanian fighters in Presevo, some locals called for political dialogue but others rejected cooperation with the government.
Background
History and Politics of South Serbia
The South Serbia region, predominantly populated by ethnic Albanians, lies some 350 kilometres south of Serbia`s capital, Belgrade. In contemporary political language, the term “South Serbia” is understood to refer to the territory of three municipalities - Presevo, Bujanovac and Medvedja.
The Economy of South Serbia
A snapshot of South Serbia's business and industry
Education and Culture in South Serbia
Resources and institutions of South Serbia
South Serbia Demographics
Facts and figures on the population, ethnic composition and geography of South Serbia
Key Figures in South Serbia
Profiles of main political leaders in South Serbia
Key Political Parties in South Serbia
Profiles of main political parties in South Serbia
In Pictures
In Pictures: The People of South Serbia
Snapshots of ordinary life in South Serbia show the people of Bujanovac and Presevo, and give a brief look at the symbols of the region.
Documentaries
Presevo, the Internet Town on the Serbian Margins
If you meet someone who has a computer, a good car, a new house but no job, he just might be living in Presevo.
Novi Pazar Teetering on Brink of Economic Abyss
From economic miracle to economic disaster
This is a story about Novi Pazar, a town which in the last two decades has gone from booming regional centre to the edge of poverty.
