UNMIK/PR/1384
PRISTINA – SRSG Søren Jessen-Petersen today strongly condemned the three explosive attacks carried out Saturday evening in downtown Pristina, and expressed his relief at the fact that no injuries occured.
“Such actions, which I know are not supported by the people of Kosovo, will not be allowed to damage the democratic process in Kosovo”, the SRSG said, adding “violence will not divert us from our determination to support the PISG and the citizens of Kosovo in their strong efforts to build a peaceful, democratic and multi-ethnic Kosovo.”
One of the explosions last night caused damages to three UN vehicles in the UNHQs, another one to a commercial building opposite to the OSCE building and a third one caused minor damage to the government building.
The SRSG expressed his appreciation to the UNMIK Police and Kosovo Police Service for their prompt response to the attacks. As investigations are being carried out, the SRSG appeals to the public to come forward with information to assist the Police’s efforts in bringing the perpetrators to justice.