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Kosovo war crimes investigations and police tensions

Overview

In Zubin Potok, Kosovo authorities and the Special Prosecution Office have discovered human remains at a third location as part of an ongoing investigation into war crimes from the 1998–1999 conflict. The excavations are intended to identify victims, including potentially 23 Albanian civilians abducted from Mitrovica in 1999. Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the case, including one suspected of being an active member of the Yugoslav army.

Following these investigations, Nenad Rašković was hospitalized in Kosovska Mitrovica after an alleged assault by Kosovo police in the village of Dren, Zubin Potok. Rašković claims that three officers entered his home, assaulted him on his bed, and demanded he hand over a rifle. He further alleges that he was handcuffed, taken to a nearby forest, tied to a tree, and beaten with a water hose. Medical professionals report that Rašković sustained injuries to his head, back, and chest, and is currently in intensive care in stable condition.

The Kosovo Police Inspectorate (PIK) has launched a priority investigation into the matter, collecting medical documentation and statements. While the Kosovo police stated they have no information regarding the alleged assault, the Srpska Lista has condemned the incident as ‘institutional terror’ and called for independent investigations by international bodies such as KFOR and EULEX.

Entities

Zubin Potok · Special Prosecution Office of Kosovo · Nenad Rašković · Kosovo · Dren

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] Rašković was taken to a forest, tied to a tree, and beaten with a hose. novosadska.tv · www.kurir.rs · otvoreno.ba
[● 3 SOURCES] Rašković is currently in a shock room at KBC Kosovska Mitrovica under medical observation. novosadska.tv · www.danas.rs · www.kurir.rs
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Kosovo Police Inspectorate has taken a statement from Rašković at the hospital and collected medical documentation. www.danas.rs
[○ 1 SOURCE] Srpska Lista called on KFOR and EULEX to investigate the incident and ensure citizen safety. otvoreno.ba

Timeline

about 18 hours ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
Nenad Rašković hospitalized after alleged police assault in Zubin Potok
Nenad Rašković is hospitalized with serious injuries after alleging he was beaten and tied to a tree by Kosovo police during a raid in Zubin Potok. The Police Inspectorate is investigating.
6 days ago

[CRIME] 15 sources
Zubin Potok remains discovered during Kosovo war crimes investigation
Kosovo authorities confirmed finding human remains at a third site in Zubin Potok during war crimes investigations. Police also reported a robbery arrest in Pejë and a suicide prevention in Ferizaj.

Sources

24-ore.com · aktuale.mk · albinfo.ch · danas.rs · ekonomiaonline.com · gazeta.mk · gazeta10.com · javanews.al · koha.mk · kosovapost.net · kurir.rs · lajmpress.org · novosadska.tv · orainfo.net · otvoreno.ba · politika.rs · snews.rs · telegrafi.com · tv21.tv · vizionplus.tv

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