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STATEMENT BY THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON THE OCCASION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF VICTIMS OF ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES
On the occasion of the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Zahir Tanin reiterated the UN’s commitment to supporting efforts to…
Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK to the Security Council
Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Council, As reflected in the details of the report before you, the situation in Kosovo, and between Belgrade and Pristina, is again at a fragile moment. Today’s meeting coincides…
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STATEMENT FROM UNMIK SRSG IN RELATION TO EVENTS IN NORTHERN KOSOVO AND THE DETENTION OF UN STAFF MEMBERS
-- Update at 14:30 local time: One UNMIK staff member, a Russian national, has been released. -- May 28, 2019 - UNMIK is following with great concern the developments in northern Kosovo today, including the detention of two…
Statement from UNMIK SRSG in relation to events in northern Kosovo and the detention of UN staff members
UNMIK is following with great concern the developments in northern Kosovo today, including the detention of two UN staff members during the course of their duties by Kosovo Police. Both staff members were subsequently…
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UN Global Open Day: Time for more women deal-makers in Kosovo political processes
The need to increase the presence of women in high level political processes and the need for more women taking an active role in all levels of politics in Kosovo were highlighted in a joint United Nations and European Union…
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UNMIK PRESS RELEASE 8 FEBRUARY 2019
On 3 February 2019, Kosovo Police requested to interview a member of UNMIK personnel about an alleged minor offence in Pristina. UNMIK is undertaking enquiries and will take appropriate action in accordance with the United…
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SRSG Tanin calls for a forward-looking approach to restart political negotiations
Kosovo and Serbian leaders must take a forward-looking approach to surmount obstacles that have thwarted negotiations during a period of antagonism, the Head of UNMIK told the UN Security Council. SRSG Zahir Tanin outlined a…
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Security and Gender Group urges members of the Kosovo Assembly to allocate sufficient funding for shelters for survivors of gender-based violence
The Security and Gender Group strongly calls for the Kosovo Assembly to amend the draft budget for 2019, towards ensuring allocation of sustainable funding through the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare to enable shelters…
STATEMENT BY THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, notes the adoption of three laws by the Assembly of Kosovo that initiate substantial changes to the role and responsibilities of the Kosovo…
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Security and Gender Group calls for a strengthened institutional response to prevent and respond to gender-based violence
Upon the launch of the global campaign of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (25. November – 10. December), the Security and Gender Group calls for continuous efforts aimed at eliminating violence against women…