“We are very concerned about the Gorazdevac incidents of today. We take them very seriously and have sent our team to the location to learn first-hand about what has happened. We call on the police and the prosecution to conduct a thorough investigation, so that the perpetrators are identified and brought to justice swiftly. Moreover, as this is not the first such incident in Gorazdevac, we call on the police to increase its presence in the area and to ensure that such incidents do not repeat in the future. We will keep monitoring the situation closely and call on the citizens to remain calm.”

 

*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.