News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

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 all sides must respect the rules of peaceful and democratic conduct, above…

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 to account. Following the recent wave of violence during the election…

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 elections, free of intimidation and violence. He calls on all concerned to uphold…

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 damage to his house, neighbouring buildings, as well as a vehicle. "These…

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 wish to extend best wishes to members of the Islamic community in Kosovo on…

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 local elections in northern Kosovo. There is ample room for optimism as…

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 Municipality Zvečan/Zveçan, which resulted in the tragic death of one EULEX staff…

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…