Mitrovica’s chief prosecutor Shyqyri Syla has requested Kosovo authorities to strip diplomatic immunity of the Russian national working for UNMIK, Mikhail Krasnoshchekov, accusing him of obstructing official persons in performing official duties and of participating in a crowd committing a criminal offense and hooliganism. Charges against Krasnoshchekov are related to his alleged role during yesterday’s police operation in the north.
Mitrovica prosecutor requested the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to forward the request for immunity waiver to the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and asked for assurances to be passed on to relevant authorities in UNMIK that the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Kosovo Constitution and its legislation will be respected towards Krasnoshchekov, including the right to a free, independent trial.
