Tear gas set off in Kosovo Parliament by opposition MPs again

Kosovo MPs set off tear gas in parliament for the first time less than two weeks ago

Kosovo MPs set off tear gas in parliament for the second time in two weeks.

The Kosovo parliament was once again filled with tear gas, as opposition MPs protested against a new deal with Serbia.

Parliamentarians disperse as a white cloud of tear gas rises after being released by opposition lawmakers in Kosovo's parliament in Pristina.

Less than two weeks ago a parliamentary session was disrupted with the riot control agent, as the opposition protested against an EU-sponsored deal to give Kosovo's Serb-majority areas greater powers.

The opposition has claimed that parliament will not proceed until the deal is withdrawn.

It is claimed that some in Kosovo fear the Serb-majority areas will hold too much power through the deal.

Kosovo declared their independence from Serbia in 2008, however Belgrade still does not recognise the country. Relations between the two have generally improved over recent years.