UNMIK
United Nations Mission in Kosovo

Shooting incident in Mitrovica detention center

  • 17 April 2004
  • Press Releases

UNMIK/PR/1168

PRISTINA – This afternoon at the Mitrovica detention center there was a shooting incident involving international police officers.

Some international police officers were injured during the incident. Police investigations are underway. It is feared that there may be fatalities. Further details will be released as soon as they are known.

Questions should be directed to Neeraj Singh, UNMIK Police and Pillar I spokesman.

United Nations Mission in Kosovo

The United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) was established by the Security Council in its resolution 1244 (1999). In accordance with its mandate, the Mission helps to ensure conditions for a peaceful life for all inhabitants of Kosovo.