News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations was saddened to learn of the death of former Prime Minister, Bajram Rexhepi. Mr Rexhepi was a partner of the United Nations in Kosovo during challenging periods. He demonstrated leadership and far-sightedness, and was always…

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. The families have a right to know what…

The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Christopher Coleman, visited the newly-established multiethnic Missing Persons Resource Center in Pristina on the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. Supported by UNMIK through the Confidence Building Measures…

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…

In an underground basement somewhere in Mitrovica, five teenagers move in unison to the rhythm they are creating from different instruments. The music is rock music, with the kind of angst typical of some genres of Balkan music. But what is perhaps more impressive about the musical synergy is that…

SRSG Zahir Tanin, Head of UNMIK, strongly condemns the attack against Vehbi Kajtazi, journalist and Editor-in-Chief of the online news outlet Insajderi . SRSG Tanin expresses serious concerns over the recent spate of attacks on journalists in Kosovo and calls for an investigation to bring…

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, welcomed the new MSU Carabinieri Regiment Commander, Colonel Marco Di Stefano, to UNMIK Headquarters in Pristina. Col Di Stefano and SRSG Tanin exchanged views on a number of important matters including recent…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, met on 23 October with Benedetto Della Vedova, Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Italy, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome. During the meeting, which was also attended by several other…

Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Zahir Tanin, met with the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic; the First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Serbia, Ivica Dacic; Serbia’s Director of the Office for Kosovo, Marko Djuric; and diplomatic representatives. SRSG Tanin visited…