Amid Serbia-Kosovo Talks, Mitrovica's Divide Remains Frozen

A couple walks past a traffic sign pointing toward the capitals of Serbia and Kosovo.

Dogs gather near the main bridge across the Ibar River in Mitrovica, guarded by security forces.

A barricade blocks access to the main bridge connecting the two halves of town.

Serbian flags fly on the north side of town.

A pedestrian bridge links the town's two sides.

A spray-painted slogan reads, "Eulex go home," referring to the EU police mission in Kosovo.

A dog lies near the barricade on the main bridge.

People at a cafe watch a protest organized by the opposition movement Vetevendosje (Self-Determination) in Mitrovica on March 20. Thousands marched to protest against the planned talks between Kosovo and Serbia.