Statements

SRSG Tanin Strongly Condemns Murder of Oliver Ivanović

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, was shocked by the murder of Oliver Ivanović – leader of the civic initiative Freedom, Democracy, Justice – near his office in North Mitrovica this morning, and strongly condemns the act.

16 Jan 2018

UNMIK Press Statement, 4 December 2017

4 December 2017 - Given recent statements and media reports regarding UNMIK’s role in relation to INTERPOL’s recent decision and functions, UNMIK wishes to provide this explanatory note:

04 Dec 2017

SRSG Tanin in Security Council Session on Kosovo: The time for action now moves ahead of the time for excuses

14 November, 2017 – New York: The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Kosovo and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, highlighted to Security Council members today that with the end of the Kosovo election cycle, “the time for action now moves ahead of the time for excuses”.

14 Nov 2017

SRSG Tanin Strongly Condemns the Attack against Editor-in-Chief of Insajderi

SRSG Zahir Tanin, Head of UNMIK, strongly condemns the attack against Vehbi Kajtazi, journalist and Editor-in-Chief of the online news outlet Insajderi.

13 Oct 2017

SRSG Tanin calls for municipal electoral campaign free of intimidation and coercion

At the outset of the campaign for municipal elections in Kosovo, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Zahir Tanin, emphasises the importance of the opportunity for all people and communities to elect representatives in a democratic and transparent manner. He calls for responsible

20 Sep 2017

SRSG Tanin Reaffirms the UN’s Commitment to Support the Search for Missing Persons

On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, stated that “our thoughts are with the families and friends of persons still missing in Kosovo.

30 Aug 2017

SRSG Tanin Expresses Condolences over the Death of former Prime Minister, Bajram Rexhepi

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations was saddened to learn of the death of former Prime Minister, Bajram Rexhepi.

22 Aug 2017

SRSG Tanin Condemns Attack against the Director and Journalist of Insajderi, Parim Olluri

SRSG Zahir Tanin, Head of UNMIK: “I strongly condemn the attack against Parim Olluri, the director and journalist of the online news outlet Insajderi. I wish Mr Olluri a speedy recovery. It is essential that journalists have the freedom and safety to perform their work without fear of reprisal.

17 Aug 2017

SRSG Tanin at Security Council Session on Kosovo: “Pursuing Fair, Difficult Compromises Demands Strong Leadership”

SRSG Tanin Calls for Seriousness and Responsibility during Security Council Session on Kosovo: “Pursuing Fair, Difficult Compromises Demands Strong Leadership”

16 Aug 2017