SRSG Tanin Condemns Attack on Serb Pilgrims and Urges Respect for Freedom of Movement and Freedom of Religion
SRSG Tanin Condemns Attack on Serb Pilgrims and Urges Respect for Freedom of Movement and Freedom of Religion 22 October 2018 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Mr. Zahir Tanin, condemns the incident in Istog/Istok municipality which took place yesterday when two buses transporting Serb pilgrims were stoned. “Such acts […]
Read More →SRSG Tanin in Security Council Session on Kosovo: Normalisation of relations requires cooperation, not provocation
16 May, 2017 – New York: The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Kosovo and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, highlighted to Security Council members today that while the past months witnessed fluctuating tensions and fragility, the situation remained generally stable, and “constructive engagement continues to be possible.” In his regular update on Kosovo, […]
Read More →SRSG Tanin in Security Council Session on Kosovo: Normalisation of relations requires cooperation, not provocation
16 May, 2017 – New York: The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Kosovo and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, highlighted to Security Council members today that while the past months witnessed fluctuating tensions and fragility, the situation remained generally stable, and “constructive engagement continues to be possible.” In his regular update on Kosovo, […]
Read More →SRSG Tanin meets with Foreign Affairs Committee of Assembly of Kosovo
Pristina, 12 April, 2017 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, today met with the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Assembly of Kosovo, discussing and exchanging views on a wide range of issues important to Kosovo. The meeting provided a unique opportunity to clarify UNMIK’s current activities, in […]
Read More →Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, Condemning Recent Threats of Ethnic Cleansing
This weekend’s statement by a senior Kosovo Parliamentarian, using hate speech to threaten ethnic cleansing, is unacceptable, and a cause for serious concern. I call on all responsible leaders to condemn this statement, and on the judicial authorities to undertake the necessary investigation of this incident and take appropriate action in accordance with Kosovo law. […]
Read More →Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, Condemning Recent Threats of Ethnic Cleansing
This weekend’s statement by a senior Kosovo Parliamentarian, using hate speech to threaten ethnic cleansing, is unacceptable, and a cause for serious concern. I call on all responsible leaders to condemn this statement, and on the judicial authorities to undertake the necessary investigation of this incident and take appropriate action in accordance with Kosovo law. […]
Read More →SRSG Tanin Stresses Respect for Freedom of Movement and Right to Assembly
29 March 2017, 16:30, Pristina – Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Zahir Tanin, has closely followed today’s developments in Kosovo with concern, in particular reports that freedom of movement and association were prevented in some places. He reminds all of the fundamental rights to assemble, to express opinions, and to vote in an open and […]
Read More →SRSG Tanin Calls for Concerted Action and Reform to Ensure Active Participation of Women in Peace and Conflict Resolution
15 March 2017, Pristina – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, called for concerted action to ensure the active participation of women in peace and conflict resolution, during the fifth United Nations Global Open Day on Women, Peace and Security in Kosovo. “Noble intentions and good will cannot alone […]
Read More →SRSG Tanin at UN Security Council Session on Kosovo: “There Is No Alternative to Dialogue”
27 February, 2017 – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) in Kosovo, Zahir Tanin, highlighted to Security Council members today that resumption of top-level dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina was an “essential step” in renewed efforts to rebuild trust and confidence. In his regular update on Kosovo, SRSG Tanin welcomed discussions on implementation […]
Read More →SRSG Tanin conveys his best wishes during the holiday season | UNMIK Press Release
23 December 2016 | UNMIK/PR/1825 SRSG Tanin conveys his best wishes during the holiday season PRISTINA – I would like to share my best wishes with the people of Kosovo during this holiday season. The end of the year is a unique time during which we can reflect on our blessings with those close to […]
Read More →Statement by Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of UNMIK Security Council debate on UNMIK
Statement by Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of UNMIK Security Council debate on UNMIK New York 16 November 2016 Download – 16-Nov-2016 – Statement by SRSG Zahir Tanin Security Council Session on UNMIK
Read More →Media advisory on behalf of UNOHCHR –UN expert on internally displaced persons launches follow-up visit to Serbia and Kosovo*
Scroll down for the translation in Albanian and Serbian language GENEVA (7 September 2016) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons, Chaloka Beyani, will undertake a visit to Serbia and Kosovo from 11 to 15 September 2016 to review the human rights situation of internally displaced […]
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