The Chairman of the Government Commission for Missing Persons, Andin Hoti, has sent a letter to the European Union’s High Representative, Kaja Kallas.
In the letter, the Government of Kosovo has called for concrete actions to pressure Serbia to cooperate and open its state archives, including military, police, and intelligence files, reports Reporteri.net.
“Serbia is believed to be hiding critical information regarding at least 11 mass graves within its territory. Allowing full access to these materials would uncover the circumstances of the killings and the transfer of forcibly disappeared ethnic Albanians from Kosovo, directly aiding in uncovering the fate of still-missing citizens of Kosovo and providing solace to families seeking answers,” the letter states.
Kosovo remains steadfast in its belief that lasting peace can only be achieved through a comprehensive, transparent, and accountable process that honors the victims. The EU has a key role in ensuring these efforts do not fail.
“As we approach the 26th anniversary of these crimes, I urge you to take decisive steps by demanding:
- The immediate and unconditional opening of Serbia’s military, police, and intelligence archives, including classified files related to war crimes and enforced disappearances.
- Full cooperation from Serbian authorities, including facilitating investigations into the role of paramilitary groups and local Serbian collaborators in the enforced disappearances.
- Concrete measures to hold Serbia accountable for its ongoing refusal to provide information regarding the locations of missing persons and undiscovered mass graves.”
At the end of the letter, Hoti expressed confidence that under Kallas’ leadership, they can ensure the voices of the families of the disappeared are heard and that “Serbia is forced to fulfill its moral and legal obligations.”
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