Press Releases

Prishtinë/Priština, Kosovo Good afternoon, and thank you for coming. Today is World Refugee Day and a heartening reminder of unresolved issues concerning the human rights of two million people who fled Kosovo in 1998-99, returnees, IDPs, missing persons, and justice and reparation for victims of…

UNMIK/PR/1796 PRISTINA – On the occasion of Orthodox Easter, UNMIK SRSG Farid Zarif sends his sincere greetings to all communities in Kosovo that observe and celebrate this holiday. “Easter reminds us of humanity’s ability to embrace reconciliation, adversity, and tolerance. May the spirit of this…

UNMIK/PR/1795 PRISTINA – As we mark World Press Freedom Day, UNMIK strongly condemns recent attacks and threats against journalists and most recently yesterday’s violent incident targeting the RTK’s editor in chief, Mr Limani, and his family. Such instances undermines freedom of expression and free…

UNMIK/PR/1793 PRISTINA – On the occasion of Easter, UNMIK sends its sincere wishes to all communities in Kosovo who observe Easter. Easter is a time to celebrate love, sacrifice, and hope for a better world; it is an occasion that reminds us also of humanity’s ability to embrace adversity, as well…

UNMIK/PR/1792 PRISTINA – UNMIK strongly condemns the recent threats directed towards a human rights activist in Pristina. Women's rights advocate, Ms. Nazlie Bala, was recently sent a threatening letter relating to her efforts to help promote the rights of women, particularly those who have been…

UNMIK/PR/1791 PRISTINA - "I am deeply and personally shocked upon hearing the news of the attack on a home in north Mitrovica in which two children were injured when an explosive device was thrown at their home in the northern Mitrovica neighborhood of Bosniak Mahala. This is a cowardly act…

UNMIK/PR/1790 Pristina – UNMIK condemns the series of recent incidents throughout Kosovo involving the desecration of cemeteries, vandalism of historical monuments, and threats thereof. These reprehensible acts harm Kosovo's European aspirations and are counter to universal values. We welcome the…

UNMIK/PR/1789 PRISTINA – Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Kosovo Farid Zarif issued the following message on the occasion of Orthodox Christmas: “The holiday season is a time to be with loved ones and share in the spirit of peace and harmony. On behalf of everyone in UNMIK, I wish…

UNMIK Administration in Mitrovica (UAM) was established by applicable law in 2002 to provide municipal services in the northern part of Mitrovica and has been financed from the Kosovo Consolidated Budget since its very inception. Since 2011, without appropriate consultation with UNMIK, Kosovo…

UNMIK/PR/1788 As we approach the Holiday Season, I would like to wish all the people of Kosovo peace, hope and joy. This is a time for sharing our blessings and joy with our friends and family, to remember those who may suffer deprivation, discrimination or injustice and to strive through actions…