UNMIK/PR/1184
PRISTINA – On 3 December 2003, I suspended with pay the following twelve Kosovo Protection Corps (KPC) members for six months: Nuredin Lushtaku, Rrahman Rama, Avdullah Babalia, Musli Geci, Agron Spahiu, Bashkim Hamdiu, Izet Aliu, Ilir Berisha, Sedat Parduzi, Bedri Rexhepi, Fejzullah Mehmeti, and Emrush Rexhepi.
This decision was taken on the basis of information made available to me indicating that these individuals may have been involved in criminal activities incompatible with membership of the KPC. The allegations concerning the twelve individuals were referred to UNMIK-Police for investigation.
The UNMIK Police Commissioner has advised me that no basis has been established for criminal prosecution in any of the cases. I have therefore determined that suspension imposed in December 2003 should be lifted and that the individuals concerned are to be reinstated as KPC members with full rights and privileges. This decision shall have immediate effect.