Acting President Haxhiu: Citizens’ trust in the justice system is built precisely through fair, transparent and merit-based processes
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, has welcomed the announcement of the competition for the post of the Chief State Prosecutor. According to her, this act by the Kosovo Prosecutorial Council restores the prospects for a regular, transparent and merit-based process. “It is important that the entire process be conducted in an impartial and credible manner, away from any political influence or narrow interests, so that the most competent candidate with highest professional integrity is elected as the head of the State Prosecution”, said Acting President Haxhiu. Acting President Haxhiu said that citizens’ trust in the justice system is built precisely through fair, transparent and merit-based processes.
Acting President Haxhiu: While the fate of Ukshin Hoti is not brought to light, justice for the forcibly disappeared remains undone
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, said that this date marks 27 years since the forcible disappearance of Prof. Ukshin Hoti, the intellectual of the Republic, political thinker and activist of the national issue. “Ukshin Hoti was among the clearest voices of Albanian political thought, who articulated the demand for the Republic of Kosovo with knowledge, courage and unwavering conviction. For this, he was imprisoned several times by the Yugoslav and Serbian regimes,” said Acting President Haxhiu. She further stated that on May 16th, 1999, after being released from Dubrava prison, he was forcibly disappeared by the Serbian state apparatus. “While the fate of Ukshin Hoti is not brought to light, justice for the forcibly disappeared remains undone. The truth about him is an obligation to his family, to history, and to the Republic that he conceived before it became a state,” emphasized Acting President Haxhiu.
Acting President Haxhiu condoles the Gashi family on the passing away of Prof. Dr. Alush Gashi
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, said that she was saddened to hear the news of the passing of Prof. Dr. Alush Gashi, a physician, university professor, political activist and signatory of the Declaration of Independence of Kosovo. “Prof. Dr. Gashi served the country in many fields and at important periods in our history. As a professor of Anatomy, a specialist in General Surgery and former dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Prishtina, he made a valuable contribution to higher education and healthcare in Kosovo,” said Acting President Haxhiu. She added that in public life, he served as a member of the Assembly of Kosovo, and that with his political and institutional engagement, he was part of the processes that led Kosovo towards freedom and statehood of the Republic. Acting President Haxhiu expressed her condolences to the Gashi family, friends, collaborators, the academic and medical community and all those who knew and worked with him. “May the memory of Prof. Dr. Alush Gashi be eternal,” wrote Acting President Haxhiu.
Acting President Haxhiu received today the European Union Commissioner for Enlargement, Ms. Marta Kos
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo Albulena Haxhiu, received today the European Union Commissioner for Enlargement, Ms. Marta Kos, on her first official visit to Kosovo. “We discussed the European path of the Republic of Kosovo, the reforms that need to be carried forward and the importance of the enlargement process being fair, credible and based on merit”, emphasized Acting President Haxhiu. She also stated that Kosovo sees its future in the European Union. According to Acting President Haxhiu, this is the orientation of our citizens, a state project and a strategic choice. Therefore, she added, we expect that our commitment to democracy, the rule of law and European values will also receive a clear response from the European Union. “I thanked Commissioner Kos for her visit and for her engagement in the enlargement process. Kosovo remains committed to close cooperation with EU institutions, in the interest of our citizens and a more complete, secure and democratic Europe”, said Acting President Haxhiu.
Acting President Haxhiu received at a farewell meeting the non-resident Australian Ambassador to Kosovo, Richard Rodgers
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, received today at a farewell meeting the non-resident Australian Ambassador to Kosovo, Richard Rodgers. On this occasion, Acting President Haxhiu thanked Ambassador Rodgers for his engagements during his mandate, his friendship towards Kosovo and for his contribution to the strengthening of relations between the Republic of Kosovo and Australia. “Kosovo appreciates the partnership with Australia and its support to peace, democracy and cooperation,” said Acting President Haxhiu. Acting President Haxhiu wished Ambassador Rodgers success in his future engagements.
Acting President Haxhiu: Qyshk, Zahaq and Pavlan remain evidential proof of a planned cruelty, of a state apparatus that turned the killing of Albanians into a method of war and the expulsion into a political goal
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, said that today, on the 27th anniversary of the Qyshk Massacre, we respectfully commemorate the martyrs of Qyshk, Zahaq and Pavlan, 82 Albanian civilians killed on May 14th 1999, by Serbian forces. “That morning, Qyshk, Zahaq and Pavlan were hit as part of an organized operation by Serbian military, police and paramilitary forces. Women, children and the elderly were expelled from their homes, while the men were separated, robbed, locked in their homes and killed. Afterwards, the houses were burned to cover up the traces of the crime,” said the Acting President Haxhiu. She further added that in these villages unarmed people were hit, residents and visitors who may have been caught there by the war. “Lives were lost, entire families were affected, houses were burned and Albanian civilians were expelled from their lands. Qyshk, Zahaq and Pavlan remain evidential proof of a planned cruelty, of a state apparatus that turned the killing of Albanians into a method of war and expulsion into a political goal”, stated Acting President Haxhiu. According to her, justice for these massacres is an obligation towards the families, towards the survivors and towards our Republic. “May the memory of the martyrs of Qyshk, Zahaq and Pavlan be eternal”, said Acting President Haxhiu.
Acting President Haxhiu: Today we bow with respect to the memory of the martyrs of the Korisha massacre, one of the most grievous events of the war in Kosovo
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, paid homage today in Korishë. She stated that today, we bow with respect to the memory of the martyrs of the Korisha massacre, one of the most grievous events of the war in Kosovo. “On May 13th, 77 Albanian civilians lost their lives in Korishë, including 30 children, and 11 other martyrs who fell during the time period between March 24th 1999 to June 1999,” emphasized Acting President Haxhiu. She said that in Korishë and the surrounding villages, Albanian civilians were expelled, detained during the expulsion, rounded up and hard pressed by the Serbian forces. “A number of civilians were taken hostage and forced to serve the Serbian forces, who used them to act as guards and to build fences. There we also met one of the survivors of the massacre, Genc Ahmetaj, who told us the horror of that night,” said Acting President Haxhiu. According to her, Korisha is grave evidence of what the Serbian regime did to the Albanian civilian population: it expelled them from their homes, stopped them on the streets, took them hostage, used them for military purposes and then tried to distort the truth. “The families of the victims have the right to justice, and the institutions of the Republic of Kosovo will be by their side until the war crimes are fully brought to light. May the memory of the martyrs of Korishë be eternal,” said Acting President Haxhiu.
Acting President Haxhiu: Agron and his friends carried out tasks that were not always visible to the public, but without which the war could not have been won
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, accompanied by the acting Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, paid homage at the tomb of Hero Agron Rrahmani, on the 28th anniversary of his fall. “On the 28th anniversary of the fall, we respectfully commemorate the Hero of the Nation Agron Rrahmani. At a young age, he distinguished himself for his patriotic activities from Ballofc in Besiana to Prishtina. He began his activity early as a high school student in Besianë, and later continued it in parallel education in Prishtinë, Tiranë, Tetovë and many other areas, and became one of the people of daily action”, said Acting President Haxhiu. According to her, Agron and his friends carried out tasks that were not always visible to the public, but without which the war could not have been won: organization, movement, preparation, networking and complete belief that Kosovo had to be liberated. “Agron Rrahmani was a brave fighter, but more than that, he was also a man of military organization in the city. Before taking charge of the “Rexhep Mala” unit in Prishtinë, he had taken on the combat training for LKÇK members and volunteers, and had helped establish the training center in Tiranë, where over 300 volunteers were trained,” emphasized Acting President Haxhiu. She said that in February 1998, he was appointed commander of the first underground combat unit in Prishtinë, the unit that later named “Rexhep Mala”. “Agron fell heroically on May 12th 1998. That was an atrocious week for our war effort and one of the most severe blows to the early organization of the liberation war. Before him, Bahri Fazliu had fallen on May 7th and Ilir Konushevci on May 9th. Eternal glory to the hero Agron Rrahmani and all the heroes and martyrs of the nation!”, emphasized Acting President Haxhiu.
Acting President Haxhiu: Ilir Konushevci was only 20 years old when he began his commitment to the country’s freedom
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, together with the Acting Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, paid tribute today at the graves of the hero Ilir Konushevci and Dr. Hazir Malaj on the 28th anniversary of their passing. On this occasion, Acting President Haxhiu said that on the 28th anniversary of the killing of Ilir Konushevci and Hazir Malaj, today we remember two respected figures, two heroes of the Republic of Kosovo and of our nation. Acting President Haxhiu said that Ilir Konushevci was only 20 years old when he began his commitment to the country’s freedom. “In the 1990s, when the territory of the Republic of Kosovo was filled with police violence, oppression, and discrimination against Kosovo Albanians, he became part of the first groups preparing armed resistance. He was part of the ‘Shqiponja’ group, and around him were heroes such as Zahir Pajaziti, Hakif Zejnullahu, and Edmond Hoxha, who chose the difficult and dangerous path solely so that our Republic could become independent and our country at that time could be liberated,” emphasized Acting President Haxhiu. According to her, Ilir Konushevci and Hazir Malaj are two very important figures of our nation, adding that they also served as an inspiration for many generations to join the Kosovo Liberation Army. She further stated that precisely when the Kosovo Liberation Army was becoming stronger at that time, Ilir Konushevci was entrusted with a task that was far from easy. “And that was to deal with the supply of weapons and ammunition. Several times he traveled the Kosovo–Albania and Albania–Kosovo route, because he knew that with every shipment a battle could be won, and with every delay of a shipment our people could be endangered. They were killed precisely at another moment when they were planning to bring another shipment to Kosovo, namely to the Kosovo Liberation Army, and the fall of Ilir Konushevci and Hazir Malaj was a heavy blow to the Kosovo Liberation Army. Therefore, today, with respect and honor, we remember two highly valued figures of our nation, of our Kosovo,” said Acting President Haxhiu.
Acting President Haxhiu has decreed the promulgation of a series of important laws for the citizens and the Republic
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, has decreed the promulgation of a series of important laws for the citizens and the Republic. Some of them are directly related to daily life, social and affordable housing, healthcare, citizenship, payment services, water resources and state Matura exam. “I have also decreed the law on the ratification of the agreement for the membership of the Republic of Kosovo in the Board of Peace, the law on the Mediterranean Games Prishtina 2030, as well as the laws related to financial agreements with the European Union and the French Development Agency,” said Acting President Haxhiu. She further added that laws prove its weight when they turn into a service for the citizen and strengthen the Republic.