Acting President of Kosovo Albulena Haxhiu has welcomed the confirmation of a suspected mass grave in the village of Kalludër, Zubin Potok, describing the discovery as an important development in efforts to determine the fate and whereabouts of people who were forcibly disappeared during the Kosovo war.
In a statement published on Facebook on Wednesday, Haxhiu said the discovery represents a significant step toward uncovering the truth about missing persons and delivering justice to their families.
“I welcome the confirmation of the discovery of the mass grave in the village of Kalludër, Zubin Potok. This is an important development in the efforts to clarify the fate and whereabouts of persons who were forcibly disappeared during the war,” Haxhiu stated.
She praised the work and professionalism of the institutions involved in the investigation, including the Kosovo Police, the Institute of Forensic Medicine, the Government Commission on Missing Persons, the Special Prosecution, and other justice and security authorities.
“I highly appreciate the commitment and professional work of the teams from the Kosovo Police, the Institute of Forensic Medicine, the Government Commission on Missing Persons, the Prosecution, and other justice and security institutions, which are handling this case with dedication and responsibility,” she said.
Haxhiu pledged her full support for the ongoing process, stressing that all stages of the investigation—from the comprehensive assessment of the site and exhumation to forensic examinations and the final identification of the victims—must be carried out thoroughly and professionally.
She emphasized that the ultimate goal is to uphold the right of the victims’ families to know the fate and whereabouts of their loved ones.
The discovery comes as Kosovo authorities continue investigations into the suspected mass grave in Kalludër, where forensic teams are working to recover and identify human remains believed to be linked to victims of the 1998–1999 Kosovo war.
