UNMIK/PR/1372
PRISTINA – UNMIK today issued the following statement on the decision by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) to grant provisional release to Kosovo’s former Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj pending his trial:
“UNMIK takes note of the decision of the ICTY to approve the motion for Provisional Release of former Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj pending his trial.
In issuing its order, the ICTY has imposed various conditions for the provisional release. The ICTY has also set out requirements that UNMIK, as the interim administrative authority in Kosovo under UN Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999), must fulfil to ensure that Mr Haradinaj complies with the conditions of his provisional release. These conditions are detailed in the Tribunal’s order which is a public document.
During the 24 May hearing in which the Principal Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General participated, and in related exchanges of correspondence, UNMIK informed the Tribunal of its authority and ability to fulfil requirements set out by the court in connection with the decision to grant provisional release, and gave assurances that it will take all necessary measures to comply with the Tribunal’s requirements.
Also, in applying for provisional release, Mr Haradinaj has given assurances to the Tribunal that he would fulfil all the conditions imposed if provisional release were granted. UNMIK anticipates full co-operation from Mr Haradinaj in the implementation of the provisional release order of the ICTY.”