Kosovo's ban on dinar use may cause a humanitarian crisis for ethnic Serbs, according to a top State Dept. official

Kosovo's ban on dinar use may spark 'humanitarian issue' for ethnic Serbs. U.S. official'very concerned' about ban on use of Serbian dinar in north of country. Kosovo has banned the use of the dinar for use in the north of the country.

Top State Dept. official worries Kosovo currency ban could cause 'humanitarian crisis' for Serb minority. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Gabriel Escobar expressed concern Thursday that Kosovo's ban on the Serbian dinar could cause “an emerging humanitarian issue” Escobar said.