Albin Kurti has reiterated his call for Milan Radojičić to surrender to Kosovo authorities, stressing that a detailed 160-page indictment has already been filed against him.
Speaking at a press conference following a government meeting, Kurti emphasized that legal accountability is essential for justice and stability, particularly in the context of the ongoing Kosovo–Serbia dialogue.
The indictment, filed on September 11, 2024, by the Basic Court in Prishtina, includes 45 defendants suspected of involvement in the September 24 armed attack in Banjska, in northern Kosovo. Radojičić is identified as the main आरोपी, accused of organizing and coordinating the operation.
The attack resulted in the killing of Kosovo police sergeant Afrim Bunjaku and left two other officers injured. Radojičić has publicly acknowledged responsibility for the incident.
Kurti questioned the feasibility of meaningful dialogue with Serbia in the absence of mutual recognition and respect for territorial integrity. He referred to a previous statement by Ana Brnabić, who reportedly told the European Union that Serbia does not recognize Kosovo’s territorial integrity.
“How can we speak of trust, implementation of agreements, or constructive dialogue when such positions are officially stated?” Kurti said, adding that Serbia should withdraw such statements and formally sign the Brussels Basic Agreement along with the Ohrid implementation annex.
He also highlighted the legal dilemma facing Kosovo’s judiciary, noting that while trials in absentia are possible when the whereabouts of suspects are unknown, proceeding in such a manner is problematic when authorities are aware of the suspect’s location.
“For us, it is understandable to proceed in absence when we do not know where the person is. But it is absurd to conduct such a trial when we know exactly where he is,” Kurti stated.
In addition, Kurti clarified that Kosovo’s institutions are not acting against ethnic Serbs, emphasizing that they represent around four percent of the population and are treated as equal citizens under the law.
