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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the second round of municipal elections held in Kosovo on 1 December 2013
The Secretary-General welcomes the peaceful conduct of the second round of local elections in Kosovo on 1 December and is encouraged by the positive initial reports from local and international observers as well as the United…
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Statement by SRSG Farid Zarif during visit to North
UNMIK/PR/1804 PRISTINA - During meetings yesterday with a range of political leaders in northern Mitrovica, SRSG Farid Zarif said that in the democratic process the individual's right to choose is inviolable. He stressed that…
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Statement by SRSG Farid Zarif on the incidents during the elections
UNMIK/PR/1803 PRISTINA - The attacks this evening against polling stations in northern Kosovo are utterly deplorable: a comprehensive investigation will be needed to determine how they occurred, and to bring those responsible…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Kosovo
The Secretary-General has followed the important preparations for the Kosovo municipal elections to be held on 3 November 2013. He welcomes the progress achieved and the determination of all parties to ensure inclusive…
UNMIK SRSG condemns bombing in North Mitrovica
UNMIK/PR/1801 PRISTINA – UNMIK SRSG Farid Zarif strongly condemns the bombing incident that occurred this morning in northern Mitrovica, which targeted the home of a Kosovo Serb, Nebojsa Maric, and caused extensive property…
SRSG Farid Zarif message on the occasion of Kurban Bajram
UNMIK/PR/1799 PRISTINA – Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, Farid Zarif, expressed felicitations to the people of Kosovo on the upcoming holiday of Kurban Bajram. “On behalf of all of us at UNMIK, I…
SRSG underlines importance of respect and tolerance during elections campaign
UNMIK/PR/1800 PRISTINA – UNMIK SRSG Farid Zarif, during a visit to northern Kosovo where he met a wide range of political actors, stated: “Diligent efforts must be sustained to ensure conditions for a free and fair process of…
SRSG condemns deadly attack on EULEX, calls for broadest cooperation with authorities to bring perpetrators to justice
UNMIK/PR/1798 PRISTINA – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Kosovo (SRSG) Farid Zarif condemned in the strongest possible terms this morning’s fatal attack on an EULEX convoy in the vicinity of…
SRSG Farid Zarif message on the occasion of Orthodox Easter
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…
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UNMIK Message On World Press Freedom Day
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…
UNMIK message on the occasion of Easter
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…
UNMIK condemns threats and violence against human rights activist
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…