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SRSG STATEMENT ON REPEAT DESECRATION OF ORTHODOX CEMETERY IN LIPJAN/LIPLJAN
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Mr. Zahir Tanin, expresses serious concern at the further desecration of gravestones at the Orthodox cemetery in Lipjan/Lipljan, after a similar incident in July. Mr. Tanin is closely monitoring the situation and calls on…
SRSG Tanin reiterates need to balance freedom of expression with political responsibility
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, expresses serious concern at attempts to distort painful historical events. He also emphasises in the strongest terms the imperative need for an independent judiciary free from political and/or ethnic bias. SRSG…
ELECTION MOMENTUM CAN ADVANCE RENEWAL OF DIALOGUE BETWEEN BELGRADE AND PRISTINA, SRSG TANIN TELLS SECURITY COUNCIL
Momentum from an election that heralded the most “significant change” in Kosovo’s politics in years could trigger renewed efforts for rule of law, job creation and the Pristina-Belgrade dialogue, the Head of UNMIK says. The snap elections held on October 6, which had the highest voter turnout since…
STATEMENT BY THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON THE OCCASION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF VICTIMS OF ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES
On the occasion of the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Zahir Tanin reiterated the UN’s commitment to supporting efforts to determine the fate and whereabouts of persons still missing in Kosovo. While…
Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK to the Security Council
Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Council, As reflected in the details of the report before you, the situation in Kosovo, and between Belgrade and Pristina, is again at a fragile moment. Today’s meeting coincides with a significant anniversary: twenty years since this Council last agreed a…
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STATEMENT FROM UNMIK SRSG IN RELATION TO EVENTS IN NORTHERN KOSOVO AND THE DETENTION OF UN STAFF MEMBERS
-- Update at 14:30 local time: One UNMIK staff member, a Russian national, has been released. -- May 28, 2019 - UNMIK is following with great concern the developments in northern Kosovo today, including the detention of two UN staff members during the course of their duties by Kosovo Police. Both…
Statement from UNMIK SRSG in relation to events in northern Kosovo and the detention of UN staff members
UNMIK is following with great concern the developments in northern Kosovo today, including the detention of two UN staff members during the course of their duties by Kosovo Police. Both staff members were subsequently transferred to hospital for treatment of injuries. We are establishing the precise…
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UN Global Open Day: Time for more women deal-makers in Kosovo political processes
The need to increase the presence of women in high level political processes and the need for more women taking an active role in all levels of politics in Kosovo were highlighted in a joint United Nations and European Union event. More than 200 representatives from political and civil society…
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UNMIK PRESS RELEASE 8 FEBRUARY 2019
On 3 February 2019, Kosovo Police requested to interview a member of UNMIK personnel about an alleged minor offence in Pristina. UNMIK is undertaking enquiries and will take appropriate action in accordance with the United Nations policies and procedures. UNMIK deplores reports circulated on certain…
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SRSG Tanin calls for a forward-looking approach to restart political negotiations
Kosovo and Serbian leaders must take a forward-looking approach to surmount obstacles that have thwarted negotiations during a period of antagonism, the Head of UNMIK told the UN Security Council. SRSG Zahir Tanin outlined a number of issues denting the political will between Pristina and Belgrade…