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Political leaders react to postponement of decision on Haradinaj (media)

President of Kosovo Hashim Thaci said postponing decision on Haradinaj’s release is “an injustice on so many fronts.” He said international justice continues to be influenced by Serb politics. Kosovo Assembly President, Kadri Veseli, called for an end to Serbia’s arrest warrants against Kosovo Liberation Army fighters. He said the court’s decision to postpone was “unacceptable.”

Fatmir Limaj seeks €7m compensation for “Klecka” case (Koha)

Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA) leader, Fatmir Limajm, has requested €7 million in compensation for being wrongfully accused in the so-called Klecka case. Limaj is seeking reparations from the Kosovo Judicial Council for his time under detention and house arrest. Limaj’s lawyer said if the Kosovo Judicial Council rejects the request, they plan to sue the relevant courts. Limaj was acquitted three times of war crimes charges.

Limaj: Drenas has waited for this victory for 16 years (RTK)

Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA) leader, Fatmir Limaj, congratulated the citizens of Drenas/Glogovac following Sunday’s early elections where the party’s candidate, Isa Xhemajlaj, came in second and will face the frontrunner from the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) in the second round of voting. Limaj said Drenas/Glogovac has waited for 16 years for this victory. “Isa Xhemajlaj is the most preferred candidate and I am convinced he will lead Drenas,” Limaj said.

The sold and rotten souls should not dare sell Kosovo (Indeksonline)

The announced press conference by the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) and the Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA) has just started. NISMA leader Fatmir Limaj said that they are against the current version of demarcation. “The coalition could not reach consensus during the last ten months. AAK and NISMA appeal on the MPs to overcome party stereotypes, convictions and be at the level of their duty.” According to him, MPs should act tomorrow in accordance with their oath.

AAK, NISMA ready to renegotiate Association/Community (Telegrafi)

The news site covers a joint press conference held today by Ramush Haradinaj, leader of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK), and Fatmir Limaj, leader of the Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA). Haradinaj said that Serbia’s interference in Kosovo and the bad governance are two of the most pressing issues in Kosovo. Haradinaj and Limaj stated that the Association/Community of Serb-majority Municipalities should be renegotiated after the findings of the Constitutional Court of Kosovo that the agreement is not fully in line with the Constitution.

Veseli: Verdict on Klecka case proved our fight was clean (Koha)

Kosovo's Assembly President, Kadri Veseli, welcomed the verdict of the Court of Appeals in the Klecka case, saying that it is the best evidence of the righteous and clean fight of the former Kosovo Liberation Army. The Court of Appeals recently acquitted Fatmir Limaj, leader of the Initiative for Kosovo, and his fellow combatants, who were accused of war crimes. Veseli wrote in a Facebook post: “I welcome the final verdict of the Court of Appeals in the so-called Klecka case. This verdict proves once again that our fight was righteous and clean.

Limaj under new investigation – suspected for murder of two civilians (Insajderi.com)

The leader of the Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA), Fatmir Limaj, is suspected to be involved in the execution without trial of Ramiz Hoxha, from village Bellanice, and Selman Binishi, from Banja village. At that time, Limaj was commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) in that area.

Limaj: Early elections very soon (RTKlive)

The leader of the Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA), Fatmir Limaj, is certain that Kosovo will proceed to early elections. He is even ready to sit and discuss as part of the opposition with the governing parties in order to set the election agenda. “The only way is to sit and set the election date and we are ready for this at any time,” Limaj Said.

Limaj: Tear gas was effective but we are looking at alternatives (Koha)

Leader of the Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA) and MP Fatmir Limaj said the opposition’s use of tear gas had its effect in the Assembly sessions and that despite their differences, opposition parties remain united in their actions against the government. “This regime continues to be the same. Its behavior is causing the deepening of the crisis,” said Limaj. He added that the opposition parties need to take into consideration the option of boycotting the Assembly. “We are looking at alternatives,” said Limaj.

Opposition leaders: Starting from today we will protest day and night (media)

The three leaders of the opposition bloc, Vetevendosje’s Visar Ymeri, the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) leader Ramush Haradinaj and Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA) leader Fatmir Limaj told reporters in Pristina today that starting at 14:00 the opposition will begin its non-stop protest against the government. Ymeri said: “Today we are starting our non-stop protest against this anti-constitutional regime. The protest will go on until the downfall of this government”.