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Haradinaj’s French lawyer: Serbia’s request for extradition, not refused yet (Gazeta Express)

Ramush Haradinaj’s lawyer, Rachel Lindon, said for the French media immediately after Haradinaj’s release on bail, that the request for his extradition to Serbia should be rejected by the French justice. She informed that this requests has not been refused yet.

Rachel Lindon said that the decision of the court undoubtedly showed result for annulation of the INTERPOL arrest warrant, adding that there is no room for its existence any more. “The request for Haradinaj’s extradition should be refused,” Lindon said.

Stefanović: The request of the Minister of Albania is unacceptable interference in the sovereignty of Serbia (Blic)

Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Nebojša Stefanović said today in a letter to the Secretary General of Interpol Jürgen Stock that the request of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Albania for the reassessment of the red warrant for Ramush Haradinaj represented rough and unacceptable interference of one state in sovereignty of the Republic of Serbia.

Ramush Haradinaj released on bail (media)

The news websites report that the leader of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) Ramush Haradinaj has been released on bail today by a court in Colmar, France. The court however ruled that Haradinaj cannot leave France and is to report to the authorities twice a week. The AAK reacted to the decision saying its leader should have been unconditionally released by the French authorities. “We appeal on French judicial mechanisms to speed up procedures and end any measure against Ramush Haradinaj,” the AAK wrote in a statement.

Protests for Haradinaj’s relase held in Kosovo, Albania and FYROM (media)

The Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) organized today protests in several cities of Kosovo, including Gjilan, Mitrovica, Ferizaj, Peja, Gjakova and Prizren, to demand release of their leader Ramush Haradinaj, who is detained by French authorities, based on an arrest warrant issued by Serbia.

Similar protests took place also in front of the French Embassies in Tirana and in Skopje. Last week a similar protest was held in Pristina. Media also report about a protest in Vienna.

Gecaj: Mirjana Jevtić officially still the minister (RTK2)

Deputy Minister for Local Government Bajram Gecaj told RTK2 that Mirjana Jevtić continues to be the Head of the Ministry of Local Self-Government of Kosovo.

"There is a decision of the Prime Minister, Isa Mustafa, on the appointment of Minister Jevtić, but not the decision on dismissal," said the deputy minister.

He also says that as long as the boycott of Serb representatives lasts, the Community/Associations of Serb municipalities cannot be discussed.

"New evidence against Haradinaj, indictment expanded" (Serbian media)

The Serbian War Crimes Prosecution has decided to expand the indictment against former KLA ("Kosovo Liberation Army") leader Ramush Haradinaj.

The decision was made because the Prosecution has new evidence, N1 broadcaster has reported.

The evidence concerns Haradninaj's responsibility for war crimes committed in Kosovo that were not previously considered by the Hague Tribunal, and represent an addition to the evidence already submitted to France.

Serbia seeks protection of its embassies (Serbian media)

The Serbian Foreign Ministry asked some countries to reinforce security of Serbian diplomatic offices which, according to security information, are potential targets of Albanian terrorists. Diplomats in those embassies have received precise instructions from Belgrade about raising precautionary measures to the highest level.

Darmanović: Demarcation, Kosovo’s internal problem (RTK)

Montengro’s Foreign Minister, Srdjan Darmanović, said during his visit to Tirana that his country is in good relations with Kosovo. Speaking about demarcation, he said that this matter does not represent a problem for Montenegro, and that it is an internal problem of Kosovo.  “This matter belongs to the political forces in Kosovo to resolve. It is their internal problem,” he said.