Lëvizore

Lëvizore is a term referring to people who have left or have been forced to leave their homes due to war or other conflicts in the Balkans. The term is Albanian and is used to describe internally displaced persons, or IDPs, who are still within their home country's borders.

Lëvizore have been the result of several conflicts in the Balkans, including the Kosovo War and the Yugoslav wars. They faced significant challenges in terms of access to basic necessities such as food, water, shelter, and healthcare. Many IDPs live in makeshift camps or settlements with poor living conditions.

In the case of Kosovo, the creation of the Lëvizore population was largely the result of the forced evacuation of ethnic Albanian communities by Yugoslav and Serbian authorities. UNHCR has recognized the staggering numbers of displaced individuals during this period. The UN agency has been actively involved in trying to provide support to these IDPs and facilitate their return to their homes.

In more recent conflicts, the term Lëvizore has also been used to describe people who have left their homes in Kosovo due to various reasons other than war, including natural disasters. However, it remains primarily associated with those displaced due to conflict. The return to homes has been slow and complicated by ongoing ethnic tensions and lack of progress in some of the return parts.

The plight of Lëvizore has raised awareness among various human rights organizations and governments worldwide. However, the issue remains contentious, and many still face uncertainty over their future status.