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UNMIK chief briefs UN Security Council on Kosovo

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21 August 2015 – Statement by Farid Zarif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Kosovo, to the United Nations Security Council: Madam President, Excellencies, The report before you details the activities of UNMIK during the latest quarterly reporting period from 16 April to 15 July. Beyond simply presenting the report, I will also reflect […]

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UNMIK/PR/1816 Thursday, 06 August 2015 UNMIK moves to new premises   PRISTINA – The relocation of the headquarters of the UN Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to new premises was completed today. The Mission is now located in the buildings formerly occupied by Bucaj in Fushë Kosovë/Kosovo Polje. UNMIK’s mailing address and telephone numbers remain unchanged. […]

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SRSG Farid Zarif – Presentation to the Security Council – 26 May 2015

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STATEMENT BY FARID ZARIF, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL FOR KOSOVO, TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL 26 May 2015 Madam President, Excellencies, The first quarter of this year has been an important one for Kosovo and for the Southeast European region.  I wish to begin by commending the new Pristina government for its prudent and reasoned […]

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Media advisory on behalf of UNOHCHR – UN expert on the right to adequate housing launches official visit to Serbia, including Kosovo*

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UN expert on the right to adequate housing launches official visit to Serbia, including Kosovo* http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=15954&LangID=E  GENEVA (13 May 2015) – United Nations Special Rapporteur Leilani Farha will visit Serbia, including Kosovo*, from 18 to 28 May 2015 to examine the overall achievements and challenges in realizing the right to adequate housing and non-discrimination at […]

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Deputy SRSG concerned about recent incidents in Klinë/Klina, calls for intensified efforts to bring perpetrators to justice

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UNMIK/PR/1815 Wednesday, 13 May 2015 Deputy SRSG concerned about recent incidents in Klinë/Klina, calls for intensified efforts to bring perpetrators to justice PRISTINA – During a visit to Klinë/Klina today, the Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, Jennifer Brush, noted her concern for the number of incidents in recent weeks targeting returnees. She […]

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UN Secretary-General’s message on World Press Freedom Day [scroll down for French version]

By   /  04/05/2015  /  UNMIK Press Release  /  No Comments

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL — MESSAGE ON WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY 3 May 2015 Around the globe, journalists are attacked every day as they try to carry out their work. In the last year alone, 61 journalists were killed. Many more languish in jails without charges or any sign of due process, the victims of governments and […]

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THE SECRETARY-GENERAL REMARKS AT “SUMMIT ON VIOLENT EXTREMISM” Washington, D.C., 19 February 2015

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THE SECRETARY-GENERAL REMARKS AT “SUMMIT ON VIOLENT EXTREMISM” Washington, D.C., 19 February 2015 Honourable Secretary of State John Kerry, Distinguished Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank President Barack Obama and Secretary Kerry for convening this important gathering on preventing violent extremism and thank you for your leadership and strong commitment, and eloquent speech and […]

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SRSG Farid Zarif presentation to the United Nations Security Council – 06 February 2015

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Mr. President, Excellencies, This Council meets today at a key juncture of Kosovo’s history.   Last December, after a prolonged political impasse, a new Kosovo government was formed as a result of an alliance between the Democratic Party of Kosovo and the Democratic League of Kosovo. The new government, led by Prime Minister Isa Mustafa, declared […]

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Statement attributable to the spokesperson for UNMIK on the protests in Pristina

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UNMIK/PR/1814 27 January 2015 Statement attributable to the spokesperson for UNMIK on the protests in Pristina UNMIK is concerned by the recent violent events in the Pristina city centre over the past two days.  Such acts have nothing to do with the exercise of the democratic right to express legitimate grievances.  It is the responsibility of the Kosovo […]

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UNMIK chief meets with new Kosovo prime minister – Press Release

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UNMIK/PR/1813 | 17 December 2014 PRISTINA – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), Farid Zarif, met today with the new Prime Minister of Kosovo, Mr. Isa Mustafa. The SRSG congratulated the Prime Minister on the formation of the new government, and the two discussed […]

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UNMIK works to support Kosovo Police and other local partners – Press Release

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UNMIK/PR/1812 16 December 2014 UNMIK works to support Kosovo Police and other local partners PRISTINA – The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) in Kosovo, Jennifer Brush, today praised representatives of the Kosovo Police (KP), stating: “You are working to enhance public order and to prevent and fight crime. All of us who live […]

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UNMIK deputy chief urges women to show courage, resolve, creativity

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UNMIK/PR/1811 26 November 2014  UNMIK deputy chief urges women to show courage, resolve, creativity 1811 – UNMIK deputy chief urges women to show courage, resolve, creativity PRISTINA – Pristina, 26 November 2014: The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) in Kosovo, Jennifer Brush, today told women civil society representatives: “I urge you to demonstrate […]

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