Last week marked the 22nd anniversary of the March 2004 violence in Kosovo, an event that remains the most serious outbreak of violence against non-majority communities since 1999. The international record of these events is well documented. Investigations conducted at the time by the OSCE, UNMIK,...
During yesterday’s ceremonial opening of the new bridge over the Ibar/Ibër River which connects North and South Mitrovica, the acting Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, and members of his government addressed journalists exclusively in Albanian. The event, presented as a symbol of connection and cooperation between...
Date: June 18, 2025 North Mitrovica Addressed to: Ombudsperson Institution of Kosovo, Council of Europe Office in Kosovo, EU Office in Pristina, The High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM), UNMIK, and human rights organization (Civil Rights Defenders) Dear Sir/Madam, Civil society...
Request for Clarification Regarding Public Statement on Allegations of Harassment in Northern Kosovo Dear Mr. Qelaj, We are writing to respectfully request clarification regarding your recent public statement made in the Kallxo Përnime program, in which you commented on the allegations raised by civil society organizations, among...
In recent weeks, there has been an increase in citizen reports and media coverage concerning the harassment of women and girls by civilians coming from the direction of South Mitrovica, including incidents involving minors. These events raise serious concerns and further erode the sense of...
We, the undersigned civil society organizations, welcome the acknowledgment by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the challenges associated with Kosovo Police officers promoting nationalistic behavior. This issue has been thoroughly documented in our report published on December 13, 2024. We stand ready to provide our...
The recent statements of members of the parliament Eman Rrahmani and Visar Korenica, regarding their withdrawal from the “Lëvizja Vetëvendosje” and their opposition towards the Draft of the Civil Code, represent a dangerous step in the fight for equality and human rights in Kosovo. As...
We, the undersigned representatives of civil society organizations from the Serbiancommunity in Kosovo, express serious concern and protest regarding the decision of theKosovo Minister of Justice on the appointment of notaries, which did not include a singlenotary from the Serbian community among the 100 appointed...
Our community is shaken by the news that M.Ž. from Donja Gušterica/Gushtericë e Poshtme, who was admitted to the hospital yesterday due to severe bodily injuries inflicted by her husband, has passed away today. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones during these difficult...
In the wake of the recent tragedies in Peja/ Peć, and Ferizaj/ Uroševac, we are filled with profound sorrow and indignation. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. Their pain and grief are immeasurable, and our hearts go out...