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Kosova Daily Report #1358, 98-03-01Kosovo Information Center: Kosova Daily Report Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: Kosova Information Center <kic_pr@zana-pr.ztn.apc.org>Kosova Information CenterKOSOVA DAILY REPORT #1358Prishtina, 1 March 1998FOURTH EDITION - 19:00 hrsCONTENTS
[01] Ten Albanians Killed by Serb Forces, More Fatalities FearedPRISHTINA, March 1 (KIC) - LDK sources in Gllogovc have reported so far about ten Albanians killed by Serb forces during crackdown in the Drenica villages which started Saturday. Many Albanians have been reported shot and wounded.Four brothers, Beqir Sejdiu, Bekim Sejdiu, Bedri Sejdiu and Nazmi Sejdiu and their relatives Xhemshir Nebiu and his wife Rukije Nebiu were killed yesterday at Qirez village. At Likoshan village Muhamet Islam Gjeli (70) and his son Naser Gjeli (37) were killed, as well as Rexhep Ajet Rexhepi. Bekim Beqir Deliu (16) was killed today in Skenderaj. These ten Albanians have been identified as killed so far. It is feared the number of fatalities is higher. According to the Prishtina-based Council for the Defense of Human Rights and Freedoms (CDHRF), at least fourteen Albanians have been killed in the past two days in Drenica. Meanwhile, sources in Gllogovc and Skenderaj said police withdrew later this afternoon from Likoshan village. A convoy of 55 to 60 armored vehicles with Serb police on board was seen leaving the village, sources said. The Serb police forces started their crackdown yesterday with an attack on Likoshan village, whereas enforcement were reported sent in the area during all morning hours today. Before leaving the Likoshan village the Serb police arrested at least 11 Albanians, sources said, naming them as Ahmet Ahmeti (50), Gani Ahmeti (46), Ilmi Ahmeti(44), Ham&z Ahmeti (44), Driton Ahmeti (23), Naim Ahmeti(22), Lumni Ahmeti(20), Shemsi Ahmeti (19), Basri Ahmeti(19) and Elhami Ahmeti (16), a well as Behram Fazliu (50) from Gradica village who happened to be a guest of Ahmeti family. There has been no word about their fate. [02] U.S. Expresses Concern over Violence and Loss of Life in DrenicaPRISHTINA, March 1 (KIC) - The United States government expressed concern over the recent developments in Kosova. Following is a press released issued Sunday afternoon by United States Information Service (USIS) Office in Prishtina: "The United States is deeply concerned by the reports of recent violence and the resulting loss of life and injuries that have occurred in the Drenica region of Kosovo. As Special Representative Gelbard said during his visits to Belgrade and Pristina last week, the situation in Kosovo is "dangerous", and we urge all parties to exercise restraint. Continuing violence will complicate efforts to initiate the dialogue necessary to reduce tensions and allow the province to escape the repression which characterizes the continuing unacceptable status quo. We urge Serbian authorities, in accordance with the responsibilities of states to their citizens, to spare no effort in making sure that necessary medical care is available to all of its citizens" (end text).[03] LDK Branch Chairman: Tensions Still High in SkenderajPRISHTINA, March 1 (KIC) - The chairman of the LDK branch in Skenderaj, Idriz Rreci, told KIC in a telephone conversation around 5 p.m. the situation in Skenderaj was still very tense, but a bit calmer.He said Serb police forces on board five vehicles have pulled out from Polac village and been stationed at the Game Ammunition Factory near Skenderaj. Mr. Rreci said Skenderaj was not accessible from Mitrovica and Klina, and hardly accessible from Gllogovc amidst the virtual Serb siege of this municipality. [04] 'I was Shot From Behind', Wounded Albanian ClaimsPRISHTINA, March 1 (KIC) - The twenty-three-year-old Nusret Zymeri, wounded yesterday in his village Prelloc of Skenderaj, after a long and tiring trip, reached finally one of the private clinics in Prishtina today.The staff in the clinic told KIC that Mr. Zumeri was wounded by two bullets, on his leg and shoulder, and that he must be operated upon. Mr. Zymeri told KIC he was shot and wounded from behind while he was taking his cows back home. "I was walking back home when I heard two shots. I suffered a black-out. It was my first cousin who picked my up with his tractor and took me to the doctor," Mr. Zymeri told KIC. [05] Protest Manifestation to Be Staged in Prishtina MondayPRISHTINA, March 1 (KIC) - The coordinating council of the branches of the political parties in Prishtina has called for a mass rally in downtown Prishtina, capital of Kosova, on Monday to protest the bloodbath caused by Serb police and paramilitary forces in Drenica and other parts of Kosova.The one-hour peaceful protest manifestation will start at 10 o'clock in the morning. At present (18:30 hrs Sunday), a protest rally is being staged by around 2.000 Albanian women in front of the American Center in Prishtina. The women shouted slogans against war, and for U.S. support for Kosova. Kosova Information CenterKosovo Information Center: Kosova Daily Report Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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