Acting Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, visited the Kosovo Institute for War Crimes on Monday, where he was welcomed by Executive Director Atdhe Hetemi.
Kurti praised the increase in staff from 23 to 39 employees and the institute’s work in documenting war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and systematic human rights violations.
He emphasized the importance of the archives for collective memory and uncovering historical truth:
“This institute is crucial for our collective memory and for fully uncovering the historical truth. From 67 sources, it now has 650 sources from 14 countries; this is a massive effort. Here, you can find the archive of Serbian genocide, the extensive documentation of ethnic cleansing, systematic human rights violations, and the consequences and losses suffered by our country, which include damages not only to people but also to our economy and cultural heritage.”
The Director of IKKL, Atdhe Hetemi, noted that their presentation was not just a work report but also a reflection of progress in the field of collective memory and war crimes documentation. He added that the institute’s requests for additional staff had been fulfilled, reflecting its growing capacity:
“It is an honor to present our achievements as an institution. This was not just a work report but also a presentation of progress in the field of collective memory and war crimes documentation. The requests we made to institutions for staff expansion have been met, as shown in the report.”
This visit underscores Kosovo’s commitment to preserving historical memory and documenting all crimes committed during the war, maintaining essential records for justice and the country’s future.
