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Wochenbericht Nr. 386 der
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KMDLNJ / CDHRF Prishtina
28. bis 31. December 1997
REPORT NO. 386
ON THE WIDESPREAD REPRESSION
AND HARASSMENT PERPETRATED BY
THE SERBIAN POLICE AND OTHER
AUTHORITIES IN KOSOVA FROM
28 DECEMBER UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 1997
Supplement: THE LIST OF PHYSICALLY ILL-TREATED PERSONS - 3 January 1998
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REPORT NO. 386
ON THE WIDESPREAD REPRESSION AND HARASSMENT PERPETRATED BY
THE SERBIAN POLICE AND OTHER AUTHORITIES IN KOSOVA
FROM 28 DECEMBER UNTIL 31 DECEMBER
On 30 December, large police forces intervened during the peaceful protests for the
unconditional release of school and university facilities in Prishtina, Peja, Gjakova,
Mitrovica and Gjilan. Many students were subjected to physical ill-treatment and suffered
injuries.
PRISHTINA: On 30 December, at about 11 a.m., large police forces brutally intervened
against the peaceful protesters in the "Mother Theresa" city promenade and other parts of
the city. Many citizens were ill-treated and suffered body injuries. Since the early hours of
the morning, all streets leading to the centre of the city were blocked. On the roofs of the
National Theatre, Assembly of Kosova, "Rilindja" Publishing House and the National Bank
of Kosova, snipers were situated. Police stopped buses preventing passengers from
travelling to Prishtina.
During the police intervention, the following were physically ill-treated: Selatin Novosella
(1945), member of the LDK Board; Aziz Biçkaj (1967), a student, "Kodra e Diellit" quarter
9-1, suffered injuries on his head, back and leg; Ramiz Arifi (1957), an economist from
Matiçan, suffered injuries on his head and back; Driton Bytyçi (1977), a student from
Magura near Lipjan, suffered severe body injuries; Fatmir Gjakova (Hoxha) (1955), a
sculptor and professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Tetova, "Mosha Pijade" st.13, suffered
injuries on his head, back and shoulder; Mustafë Nuredini (1940), a teacher at "Ganimete
Tërbeshi" Primary School in the village of Llukar, "Jabllanica" st.391, suffered injuries on
his head, shoulders and legs; Adem Shahini (1948), an employee at the Faculty of
Economics, "Drenica III" st.30, suffered injuries on his head and other parts of the body;
Nazmi Çollaku (1974), a student, suffered injuries on his head; Shyhrete Jashari (1976), a
student from Nëntë Jugoviqi, suffered injuries on her back and neck; Leonora Pllana
(1978), a student from Nëntë Jugoviqi, suffered body injuries; Ahmet Shala M.S., (1961), a
lecturer at the Faculty of Economics, "Ulpiana" quarter D5 I/1, suffered body injuries;
Vahide Behrami (1972), a student from Gllogoc, suffered injuries on her left leg, chest and
back; Avni N. Breznica (1977), a student from Lipjan; Fatmire Abiti (1978), a student from
Pestova near Vushtrri; Enver Berisha, a student; Qamile Fetah Bajraktari (1976), a student
from Kishnareka near Gllogoc, suffered injuries on her left arm and on her back; Emrush
Suma (1974), a student from Dimca near Kaçanik; Hajdin Përçuku, a student; Vlora
Zeqiraj (1976) and Besa Zeqiraj (1978), students from Studenica near Istog; prof. dr.
Ahmet Geca, vice-rector of the University of Prishtina; Bujar Dugolli, chairman of the
Students' Independent Union (SIU); Driton Lajçi, vice-chairman; Albin Kurti and Ernest
Luma, members of the Presidency of SIU; Lulëzim Hoti, a student from Mitrovica, "Rifat
Vidishiqi" st.8, from Hogosht near Kamenica, suffered injuries on his head; Emira Kryeziu
(1981), a pupil, "Dragodan" quarter II; Driton Pllana, a student; Arsim Kryeziu (1977), a
student from Rogaçica near Kamenica, suffered injuries on his eyes and back; Drita
Kryeziu, a student from Bubavec near Malisheva; Fatime Shala (1971), a student from
Dubovik near Deçan, suffered injuries on her back; dr. Zekeria Cana, a historian; dr.
Fehmi Rexhepi, a historian; dr. Isa Bicaj, a historian; Zejnullah Halili (1971), a student; Ilmi
Rexhepi (60) from Gjilan; Ardian Rexhepi (21), a student from Gjilan; Mufail Gashi (36), a
worker; Sevdail Makolli (1978), a student from Sofalia near Prishtina, was ill-treated until
he fainted; Xhavit Nebiu (1964) from Likoshan near Gllogoc, suffered body injuries; Hafir
Gashi from Llapushnik near Gllogoc, a driver at the "Ferronikel" Enterprise; Gani Krasniqi
(1960), an engineer from the village of Negroc near Gllogoc; Hakif Ajet Xhylani (1958), a
teacher from Baica near Gllogoc; Shefki M. Ajvazi (1938), a teacher from Sfeqla near
Podujeva, suffered injuries on his head; doc.dr. Mujë Shala (1950), a physician and
professor at Medical Faculty, suffered injuries on his head; Ramadan Selimi and his two
children Arsim and Flora, students, "Qamil Turbedari" st.2; Kujtim Maqedonci (1953), a
retired technician, "Trimat Kosovarë" st.8a, suffered injuries on his head; Bajram Kastrati
(1936), a pensioner, "APJ" st.105/4, suffered injuries on his head and arm; Nexhip Stublla
(1953), an employee at the Institute for Protection of Environment, "4 Korriku" st.43 in
Podujeva, suffered body injuries; Mursel Mulliqi (1948), an unemployed from Podujeva,
suffered severe injuries on his head, face, back and was hit on his genital organs; prof.dr.
Jahi Hoxha (1943), a professor at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, "Bregu i Diellit" quarter
7/24, suffered injuries on his head; Hysen Pasjaqa (1930), a pensioner, "Milladin Popoviq"
st.227, suffered injuries on his back and right leg; Ramadan M. Salihu (1941), an
employee at the Kosnjuries on his head and shoulders; Feride Selman Salihu (1969), a
student from Dumnica e Poshtme near Podujeva, fainted; Bajram Ajeti (1935), a
hairdresser, "Vëllazërim Bashkim" st.133, suffered injuries on his left arm; Haxhere Pllana
(1974), a student from Lajthishta near Obiliq; Selatin Buçinca (1954), an unemployed auto-
mechanic, "Llapi" st.55, suffered severe injuries on his head, neck and arms; Arben
Mehmeti (1971), a student from Llofca; Habib Hamdiu (1958) from Zhegra near Gjilan,
suffered injuries on his head and other parts of his body; Hysni Lushtaku (1977), a student
from Prekaz near Skënderaj, suffered body injuries; Sylejman Ahmet Zabelaj (1975);
Ibrahim Hajdari (1962), a jurist from Shtytica near Gllogoc; Mustafë Canolli (1975), a
student, "Drenica III" st.26; Mustafë Mustafa (1971), a student from Babushi i
Muhaxherëve near Lipjan, suffered injuries on his stomach and fainted; Albert Adem Beqiri
(21), a student from Mitrovica, "Qendra" quarter; Sadete Halil Rama, a student from
Vushtrri; Bekim Bafti Nazifi (1970), a student from Smira near Vitia, suffered injuries on his
face and other parts of his body; Ahmet Jashanica (1941), unemployed, "Dardania"
quarter SU 4/4 F6 8-35, suffered injuries on his back and leg; Fitnete Baftiu (1978), a
student, "Dardania" quarter SU 9/1 4-35, fainted due to severe physical ill-treatment;
Myrvete Mulaku (1977), a student from Komoran near Gllogoc, suffered injuries on her
head, back and shoulders; Fehmi Maloku (1961), a teacher from Përlepnica near Gjilan;
Agim Luzha (1978), a student from Ferizaj, suffered injuries on his head and leg and
fainted; Vjollca Neziri (1975), a student from Kaçanik; Muhamet Buzhala (35), a teacher
from Gllogoc, was ill-treated until he fainted, he suffered severe injuries on his head and
backbone; Valbonë Hajdini and Basrije Bajgora - students from Podujeva, suffered body
injuries; Lindita Shahini, a student from Istog, suffered body injuries; Gjylë Krasniqi from
Carralluka near Malisheva; Shefqet Buçaj, a teacher from Lladrovc near Maërguti, a
student; Avdullah Desku, a student, suffered body injuries; Vjollca Fazliu, a student;
Muharrem Avdiu, a worker; Valdete Daka, a jurist; Adem Rexhaj and Idriz Shala,
pensioners; Nuredin Islami, a student; Mihane Salihu, a student; Shyhrete Kastrati, a
student; Lirie Mavraj, a student, Rrustem Hyseni, a student; Ramadan Makolli, a worker;
Ramadan Buzhala, a student; Bashkim Shylemaja, a student; Lesh Skeli, a student; Driton
Shala, a student; Ardian Kastrati, a student; Blerim Shatri, a student; Avni Bytyçi; Besa
Tovërlani, a student and journalist of "Bota e re" magazine; Arsim Aliu, Thëllënza Arifi, a
student; Shekip Fazliu, a student; Vjollca Hoti, a student; prof.dr. Ragip Halili, professor at
the Law Faculty; Violeta Tahiri, a student.
PEJA: Five minutes after the beginning of the peaceful protests, during the students'
march through the city promenade, large police forces intervened ill-treating many citizens
and causing them body injuries. Life Metaj, Lendita Duraku, Sadete Ibrahimaj, Ariana
Mulliqi, Asllan Gjuraj and Valbona Nikqi, students, were physically ill-treated, as well as the
following citizens: Din Zymer Kastrati (1962) from Dobërda; Xhavit Berisha (1964) from
Krushec; Elvir Muriqi (1976) from Bërzhenik and Ekrem M. Qerreti (1980) a pupil from
Krushec; Zymer Alaj from Drenoc was beaten and threatened with expulsion to Albania
under the pretext that he spoke no Serbian; Arsim Dautaj from Carrabregu i Epërm and
Artan I. Avdimetaj from Strellci i Epërm. Luan Elshani from Ozrim and Haxhi Berisha from
Lutogllava; Besnik Berisha, a journalist of "Koha Ditore" daily and Muharrem Shala, a
worker, were arrested and taken to the Security Centre where they were subjected to
physical ill-treatment. They were released after 40 minutes.
GJAKOVA: Since the early hours of the morning, large police forces blocked all streets
leading to the city centre. At 11.15, on the attempt of the students of the "Bajram Curri"
High Pedagogical School to gather in the city promenade, police intervened, physically ill-
treating many students. The following were physically ill-treated and suffered body injuries:
Adonis Xhavit Hasi (1980), Adriatik Shkelzen Rexha (1982) and Shefqet Shehu from
Gjakova; Mentor Smajl Islamaj (1980) from Skivjan; Arta Gjikokaj, a student from Deçan,
suffered injuries on both legs and on her shoulders; Blerim Dautaj from Carrabregu i
Epërm near Deçan; Muhamet Tolaj from Prejlepi near Deçan; Edison Selmanaj from
Rastavica near Deçan; Agron S. Selmanaj from Baballoq; Ilir Krasniqi, Ymer Sh. Islami,
Mimoza Godeni (1979), Yllka Bedra (1978) and Gazmend Islami (1978) from Gjakova;
Vezire Fetahu, Belkize Asllani, Leonora Nimani and Antigona Nimani from Gërgoc; Valmir
Ukaj (1976) from Lumbardh near Deçan; Bashkim Kamberi from Lëbusha; Blerim Gjoci
(1976), Albert Kuçi (1978) and Qerim Gjoci (1978) - from Junik near Deçan; Valdet Bacaj
from Klina; Driton Demaj from Osekhyla; Diamant Vladaj from Strellci near Deçan; Dëfrim
Rifaj from Prizren; Jahë Thaqi from Demjan; Driton Gashi (1978) from Klina near Gjakova;
Hysni Kelmendi (1978) from Rakovina; Muharrem Morina (1978) from Deja near Rahovec
as well as Rasim I. Zeneli (1973) and Agim Homza from Jabllanica. Sami Ahmeti (1978)
from Krelani and Blerim Hoxha from Cërmjani, both students, were subjected to physical
ill-treatment during the protests and at the police station where they were kept for 2 hours.
MITROVICA: In the village of Shupkoc, in the vicinity of the gas station, 6 policemen
stopped the bus of the "Galica" travel agency and checked the identities of all passengers,
among whom were the students of the Mining Faculty: Kimete Bajram Berisha (30) from
Kçiq i Madh; Zejnepe Sherif Sinani (20), Suzana Hetem Sinani (19) and Luljeta Behxhet
Ahmeti (19), all 3 from Vushtrria. Compulsive authorities did not allow the opening of the
market under the pretext that the Albanians cause problems.
There was no police intervention during the protests, but in the vicinity of the bus station,
police ill-treated many Albanian citizens, among whom were Qerim Idriz Berisha (43) from
Kçiq i Madh, teacher at the "1 Maji" Primary School in the village of Shupkoc and Sami
Lam Ibrahimi (35), "Tavnik" quarter.
GJILAN: During the peaceful protests, police ill-treated Musa Krivaça (55), a worker, "Savo
Kovaçeviq" st., who tried to join the protesters.
PRIZREN: During the peaceful protests, police checked the identities of: Asllan Bekteshi
and Teki Rexhepi, journalists of the "Bujku" daily; Agron Shporta, a journalist of "Koha
Ditore" daily; Avdyl Dakaj and Zenel Koqinaj.
FERIZAJ: After the peaceful protests, police checked the identities of many Albanian
citizens and seized their Ids. Nexhat Misini from Tërni and Afrim Krosa were taken for
interrogation to the police station, provoked and psychologically ill-treated. A police squad
intervened in the "Gashi" photo shop. Isa Gashi, its owner, and Mexhit Zaskoku, a worker
of his, were arrested. Isa's camera was seized under the pretext that he taken photos of
the protesters.
28 DECEMBER:
SKëNDERAJ: At the police check-points in Vitomirica and Staradran, police stopped the
members of "Drenica" basketball club, checked their identities and insulted them on a
national basis, accusing them as being terrorists. Policemen took Zymer Bajraktari, the
driver, to the building and interrogated him on the Kosova Liberation Army, etc.
VITIA: In "Bashkim Vëllazërim" st. in Ferizaj, police stopped the wedding guests of Basri
Qerimi from Pozharan near Vitia. Policemen interrogated the driver of the car which the
flag was in.
29 DECEMBER:
GJILAN: Faik Shkodra (1946), a professor at "Skënderbeu" High Pedagogical School,
"Ramiz Sadiku" st.10/4, was taken for "informative talks" regarding the students' peaceful
protests for the unconditional release of the university facilities.
OBILIQ: In the early hours of the morning, police searched for Sabri Zejnullah Mjekiqi from
the village of Grabovc i Epërm, who is currently living in Germany.
30 DECEMBER:
DEÇAN: In the vicinity of "Lidhja e Prizrenit" Primary School in Deçan, police stopped,
checked and arrested Shefqet K. Hadërgjonaj (1948) and Sali B. Pangjaj (1953) from
Voksh. After an hour, they were released. Police confiscated some magazines and
interrogated them on the family of Sali Hadërgjonaj.
OBILIQ: Police stopped all buses in order to prevent passengers from going to Prishtina
and participating in the peaceful protests.
31 DECEMBER:
MITROVICA: At midnight, in the village of Shipol, police stopped Rifat Destan Dakolli (19)
from Rezalla near Skënderaj. Without any pretext, he was punched and kicked and
interrogated on the students' protests.
In the green market, two policemen forced the following citizens to carry their goods to the
car: Sejdi Kutllovci, Xhemail Kqiqi, Destan Dakolli and Shemsi Kolla.
SKëNDERAJ: Random shooting was heard at the ammunition factory. Such cases cause
panic among the population.
DELAYED INFORMATION:
GJAKOVA: On 24 December, about 50 policemen brutally intervened in the city
promenade dispersing students and other citizens that were protesting against the
usurpation of school and university facilities. The following students suffered severe body
injuries: Shkëlzen Shehu from Gjakova; Miradije (1977) and Lendita Tolaj (1978) from
Prilep near Deçan; Gazmend Ukë Bytyçi from Peja; Sevdije Bytyçi (1978) from Poçeza
near Peja and Sami Ramiz Kasabaj (1979) from Kërnina near Klina. Gurakuq Dobrona
had an arm broken, Përparim Godeni, Visar Dana and Valon Ismail Mullahasani (1979),
suffered severe body injuries. 14 protesters were taken to the police station and released
later on.
PRISHTINA: On 25 December, Bekim Lekaj, a student of economics, from Deçan, was
stopped by the police and was severely ill-treated.
MITROVICA: On 24 December, two policemen and two plainclothed inspectors arrested
Nebih Kadri Zeqiri (46), "Tavnik" quarter, and sent him to the police station, where he was
interrogated on the whereabouts of his brother Abedin. Nebih was ordered to report to the
police station the next day.
On 26 December, in the vicinity of the green market, two traffic policemen physically ill-
treated Besim Fazli Tahiri (16) from Stantërg.
RAHOVEC: On 13 December, on his return from Germany, Hysen A. Kabashi (1961) from
the village of Çifllak was stopped by the Serbian police in Zubin Potok and insulted on a
family and national basis. He was physically ill-treated, too.
On 26 December, professor Veli Orllani from Brestovc, chairman of the LDK branch, was
taken for "informative talks" to the police station.
PODUJEVA: On 22 December, police searched for Ilmi, Nexhip and Qamil Rifat Havolli
regarding the breaking in the school. Ejup Havolli from Llapashtica was sent to serve a 4
month prison term for being in possession of a weapon without permit.
On 25 December, at the bus station, Serbian police beat up passers-by, as well as the bus
drivers Bujar and Petrit Babashtica.
DEÇAN: On 25 December, in the outskirts of Peja, police stopped the wedding guests of
Tahir Sylëmetaj and physically ill-treated the following persons: Isen Mehmetaj, Muharrem
Rama, Tahir Sylmeta and Zymer Gjura. On finding out that they were travelling to Vuthaj
near Gusia, policemen started insulting the newly elected president of Montenegro.
On 26 December, Afrim Isufaj (1963), member of the District Financial Council in Junik,
was arrested and later on released. On 27 December, he was summoned for "informative
talks" to the police station. He was interrogated on his activity within the Council as well as
on the funeral of the recently killed Ismet Çaush Gjocaj.
Prishtina, 1 January 1998 Information
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Date: Sat, 14 Dec 1996 14:03:24 -0800
From: "Ibrahim Sh. Makolli" <ibro@EUnet.yu>
STUDENTS' PROTESTS, 30 DECEMBER 1997
Council for the Defence of Human Rights and Freedoms in Prishtina
has available information on 121 ill-treated persons in Prishtina,
Peja, Gjakova, Mitrovica and Gjilan. We have estimated that the
number of ill-treated persons is much higher.
THE LIST OF PHYSICALLY ILL-TREATED PERSONS:
PRISHTINA:
1. Selatin Novosella (1945), member of the LDK Board from Prishtina
2. Aziz Biçkaj (1967), a student from Prishtina
3. Ramiz Arifi (1957), an economist from Prishtina
4. Driton Bytyqi (1977), a student from Magura near Lipjan
5. Fatmir Gjakova (Hoxha) (1955), a sculptor from Prishtina
6. Mustafë Nuredini (1940), a teacher from Prishtina
7. Adem Shahini (1948), a worker from Prishtina
8. Nazmi ¦ollaku (1974), a student from ¦ubrel near Skënderaj
9. Shyhrete Jashari (1976), a student from Nëntë Jugoviq
10. Ahmet Shala M.S. (1961), a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics from Prishtina
11. Leonora Pllana (1978), a student from Nëntë Jugoviq
12. Vahide Behrami (1972), a student from Gllogoc
13. Avni N. Breznica (1977), a student from Lipjan
14. Fatmire Abiti (1978), a student from Pestova near Vushtrri
15. Enver Berisha, a student
16. Qamile F. Bajraktari (1976), a student from Kishandrellc near Gllogoc
17. Emrush Suma (1974), a student from Dimca near Kaçanik
18. Hajdin Përçuku, a student
19. Vlora Zeqiraj (1976), a student from Studenica near Istog
20. Besa Zeqiraj (1978), a student from Studenica near Istog
21. Ahmet Geca, vice-rector of University of Prishtina
22. Lulëzim Hoti (1977), a student from Mitrovica
23. Bekim Muja (1977), a student from Hogosht near Kamenica
24. Emira Kryeziu (1981), a pupil of secondary school, II-year
25. Driton Pllana, a student
26. Arsim Kryeziu (1977), a student from Rogaçica near Kamenica
27. Drita Kryeziu, a student from Bubavec near Malisheva
28. Fatime Shala (1971), a student from Dubovik near Deçan
29. dr. Zekeria Cana, a historian
30. dr. Fehmi Rexhepi, a historian
31. dr. Isa Bicaj, a historian
32. Zejnullah Halili (1971), a student from Prishtina
33. Ilmi Rexhepi (60) from Gjilan
34. Ardian Rexhepi (21), a student from Gjilan
35. Mufail Gashi (36), a worker from Prishtina
36. Sevdail Makolli (1978), a student from Sofalia near Prishtina
37. Xhavit Nebiu (1964) from Likoshan near Gllogoc
38. Hafir Gashi from Llapushnik near Gllogoc
39. Gani Krasniqi (1960) from Negroc near Gllogoc
40. Hakif Ajet Xhylani (1958), a teacher from Baica near Gllogoc
41. Shefki M. Ajvazi (1938), a teacher from Sfeqla near Podujeva
42. doc. dr. Mujë Shala (1950), a professor at the Medical Faculty
43. Ramadan Selimi from Prishtina
44. Arsim Selimi, a student of the Civil Engineering Faculty from Prishtina
45. Flora Selimi, a student at the Medical Faculty from Prishtina
46. Kujtim Maqedonci (1953), a retired technician from Prishtina
47. Bajram Kastrati (1936), a pensioner from Prishtina
48. Nexhip Stublla (1953), a worker from Podujeva
49. Mursel Mulliqi (1948), an unemployed from Podujeva
50. prof. dr. Jahi Hoxha (1943),
a professor at the Faculty of Natural Sciences from Prishtina
51. Hysen Pasjaqa (1930), a pensioner from Prishtina
52. Ramadan M. Salihu (1941), a worker from Prishtina
53. Feride Selman Salihu (1969),
a student from Dumnica e Poshtme near Podujeva
54. Bajram Ajeti (1935), a hairdresser from Prishtina
55. Haxhere Pllana (1974), a student from Lajthishta near Obiliq
56. Selatin Buçinca (1954), an auto-mechanic from Prishtina
57. Arben Mehmeti (1971), a student from Llovca near Gjilan
58. Habib Hamdiu (1958) from Zhegra near Gjilan
59. Hysni Lushtaku (1977), a student from Prekaz near Skënderaj
60. Sylejman Ahmet Zabelaj (1975) from Prishtina
61. Ibrahim Hajdari (1962), a jurist from Shtytica near Gllogoc
62. Mustafë Canolli (1975), a student from Prishtina
63. Mustafë Mustafa (1971), a student from Babushi i Muhaxherëve near Lipjan
64. Albert Adem Beqiri (21), a student from Mitrovica
65. Sadete Halil Rama, a student from Vushtrri
66. Bekim Bafti Nazifi (1970), a student from Smira near Vitia
67. Bujar Dugolli, chairman of the Students' Independent Union (SIU)
of the University of Prishtina
68. Driton Lajçi, vice-chairman
69. Albin Kurti, member of the Board of the SIU
70. Ernest Luma, member of the Board of the SIU
71. Ahmet Jashanica (1941), an unemployed from Prishtina
72. Fitnete Baftiu (1978), a student from Prishtina
73. Myrvete Mulaku (1977), a student from Komoran near Gllogoc
74. Fehmi Maloku (1961), a teacher from Përlepnica near Gjilan
75. Agim Luzha (1978), a student from Ferizaj
76. Vjollca Neziri (1975), a student from Kaçanik
77. Muhamet Buzhala (35), a teacher from Gllogoc
78. Valbonë Hajdini, a student from Podujeva
79. Basrije Bajgora, a student from Podujeva
80. Lindita Shahini, a student from Istog
81. Gjyle Krasniqi from Carralluka near Malisheva
82. Shefqet Buçaj, a teacher from Lladrovc near Malisheva
83. Feriz Thaçi, a student
84. Lindita Shatri, a student
85. Valdete Dërguti, a student
86. Avdullah Desku, a student
87. Vjollca Fazliu, a student
88. Muharrem Avdiu, a worker
89. Valdete Daka, a jurist
90. Adem Rexhaj
91. Idriz Shala, a pensioner
92. Nuredin Islami, a student
93. Mihane Salihu, a student
94. Shyhrete Kastrati, a student
95. Lirie Mavraj, a student
96. Rrustem Hyseni, a student
97. Ramadan Makolli, a worker
98. Ramadan Buzhala, a student
99. Bashkim Shylemaja, a student
100. Lesh Skeli, a student
101. Driton Shala, a student
102. Ardian Kastrati, a student
103. Blerim Shatri, a student
104. Avni Bytyçi
105. Besa Tovërlani, a student and a journalist of "Bota e re" students' magazine
106. Arsim Aliu
107. Thëllënza Arifi, a student
108. Shekip Fazliu, a student
109. Vjollca Hoti, a student
110. prof. dr. Ragip Halili, a professor at the Faculty of Law
111. Violeta Tahiri, a student
112. Shefqet M. Rexha from Koretin near Kamenica
113. Hulusi Jusufi (1944), an economist from Matiçan near Prishtina
114. Mustafë Blakaj (1937), an economist from Prishtina
115. Ramadan Rizani (1951), a teacher from Krojmir near Lipjan
116. Syzanë Qeriqi (1978), a student from Krojmir near Lipjan
117. Ganimete Qeriqi (1970), a student from Krojmir near Lipjan
118. Sylejman Qeriqi (1949), a farmer from Krojmir near Lipjan
119. Mehdi Qeriqi (1936), a farmer from Krojmir near Lipjan
120. Ismail Meziu (1974), a student from Vërshevc
121. Arben Vuniqi, a student
122. Mervete Islami (1974), a student from Gjilan
123. Isuf Bucolli, a student from Prishtina
PEJA:
1. Luan Elshani, a student from Ozrim near Peja,
was arrested and released after 40 minutes
2. Besnik Berisha, journalist of "Koha Ditore" from Peja,
was arrested and released after 40 minutes
3. Life Metaj, a student
4. Lendita Duraku, a student
5. Sadete Ibrahimaj, a student
6. Ariana Mulliqi, a student
7. Asllan Gjuraj, a student
8. Valbona Nikqi, a student
9. Muharrem Shala, a worker from Peja,
was arrested and released after 40 minutes
10. Haxhi Berisha, a student from Lutogllava,
was arrested and released after 40 minutes
11. Din Zymer Kastrati (1962) from Dobërda near Peja
12. Xhavit Berisha (1964) from Krushec near Peja
13. Ekrem M. Qerreti (1980) from Krushec near Peja
14. Elvir Muriqi (1976) from Bërzhenik near Peja
15. Zymer Alaj, a student from Drenoc near Deçan
16. Arsim Dautaj, a student from Carrabreg i Epërm near Deçan
17. Artan I. Avdimetaj, a student from Strellc i Epërm near Deçan
GJAKOVA:
1. Adonis Xhavit Hasi (1980) from Gjakova,
a pupil of IV-year of secondary school
2. Adriatik Shkelzen Rexha (1982) from Gjakova,
a pupil of II-year of secondary school
3. Mentor Smajl Islamaj (1980), a pupil from Skivjan near Gjakova
4. Arta Gjikokaj, a student from Deçan
5. Blerim Dautaj, a student from Carrabreg i Epërm near Deçan
6. Muhamet Tolaj, a student from Prejlep near Deçan
7. Edison Selmanaj, a student from Rastavica near Deçan
8. Ilir Krasniqi, a student of the High Pedagogical School in Gjakova
9. Shefqet Shehu (1979), a pupil from Gjakova
10. Vezire Fetahu, a student of the High Pedagogical School
11. Ymer Sh. Islami, a student from Gjakova
12. Belkize Asllani, a student of the High Pedagogical School
13. Leonora Nimani from Gërgoc near Gjakova,
a student of the High Pedagogical School
14. Valmi Ukaj (1976), a student from Lumbardh
15. Blerim Gjoci (1976), a student from Junik
16. Bashkim Kamberi, a student from Lëbusha
17. Valdet Bacaj from Klina
18. Driton Demaj from Osekhyla
19. Diamant Vladaj from Strellc
20. Dëfrim Rifaj from Prizren
21. Antigona Nimani from Gërgoc near Gjakova
22. Albert Kuçi (1978) from Junik
23. Qerim Gjoci (1978) from Junik
24. Jahë Thaqi (1978) from Demjan near Gjakova
25. Mimoza Godeni (1979) from Gjakova
26. Driton Gashi (1978) from Klina, a student of the High Pedagogical School
27. Hysni Kelmendi (1978) from Rakovina,
a student of the High Pedagogical School
28. Muharrem Morina (1978) from Deja near Rahovec,
a student of the High Pedagogical School
29. Yllka Bedra (1978) from Gjakova, a student of the High Pedagogical School
30. Sami Ahmeti (1978) from Krelan near Gjakova,
a student of the High Pedagogical School, was kept at the police station
from 11.30 a.m., until 3 p.m. and was brutally beaten up
31. Gazmend Islami (1978) from Gjakova
32. Rasim I. Zeneli (1973) from Jabllanica,
a student of the High Pedagogical School
33. Agim Homza from Jabllanica, a student of the High Pedagogical School
34. Blerim Hoxha from Cërmjan, a student of the High Pedagogical School,
was kept at the police station from 11.30 a.m., until 3 p.m. and was
brutally beaten up
35. Agron S. Selmanaj, a student from Baballoq
MITROVICA:
1. Qerim Idriz Berisha (43), a teacher from Kqiq i Madh
2. Sami Lam Ibrahimi (35) from Mitrovica
GJILAN:
1. Musa Krivaça (55), a worker from Gjilan
Prishtina, 3 January 1998 Information Service
Menschenrechtsorganisation
KMDLNJ / CDHRF Prishtina
28. bis 31. December 1997
REPORT NO. 386
ON THE WIDESPREAD REPRESSION
AND HARASSMENT PERPETRATED BY
THE SERBIAN POLICE AND OTHER
AUTHORITIES IN KOSOVA FROM
28 DECEMBER UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 1997
Supplement: THE LIST OF PHYSICALLY ILL-TREATED PERSONS - 3 January 1998
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REPORT NO. 386
ON THE WIDESPREAD REPRESSION AND HARASSMENT PERPETRATED BY
THE SERBIAN POLICE AND OTHER AUTHORITIES IN KOSOVA
FROM 28 DECEMBER UNTIL 31 DECEMBER
On 30 December, large police forces intervened during the peaceful protests for the
unconditional release of school and university facilities in Prishtina, Peja, Gjakova,
Mitrovica and Gjilan. Many students were subjected to physical ill-treatment and suffered
injuries.
PRISHTINA: On 30 December, at about 11 a.m., large police forces brutally intervened
against the peaceful protesters in the "Mother Theresa" city promenade and other parts of
the city. Many citizens were ill-treated and suffered body injuries. Since the early hours of
the morning, all streets leading to the centre of the city were blocked. On the roofs of the
National Theatre, Assembly of Kosova, "Rilindja" Publishing House and the National Bank
of Kosova, snipers were situated. Police stopped buses preventing passengers from
travelling to Prishtina.
During the police intervention, the following were physically ill-treated: Selatin Novosella
(1945), member of the LDK Board; Aziz Biçkaj (1967), a student, "Kodra e Diellit" quarter
9-1, suffered injuries on his head, back and leg; Ramiz Arifi (1957), an economist from
Matiçan, suffered injuries on his head and back; Driton Bytyçi (1977), a student from
Magura near Lipjan, suffered severe body injuries; Fatmir Gjakova (Hoxha) (1955), a
sculptor and professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Tetova, "Mosha Pijade" st.13, suffered
injuries on his head, back and shoulder; Mustafë Nuredini (1940), a teacher at "Ganimete
Tërbeshi" Primary School in the village of Llukar, "Jabllanica" st.391, suffered injuries on
his head, shoulders and legs; Adem Shahini (1948), an employee at the Faculty of
Economics, "Drenica III" st.30, suffered injuries on his head and other parts of the body;
Nazmi Çollaku (1974), a student, suffered injuries on his head; Shyhrete Jashari (1976), a
student from Nëntë Jugoviqi, suffered injuries on her back and neck; Leonora Pllana
(1978), a student from Nëntë Jugoviqi, suffered body injuries; Ahmet Shala M.S., (1961), a
lecturer at the Faculty of Economics, "Ulpiana" quarter D5 I/1, suffered body injuries;
Vahide Behrami (1972), a student from Gllogoc, suffered injuries on her left leg, chest and
back; Avni N. Breznica (1977), a student from Lipjan; Fatmire Abiti (1978), a student from
Pestova near Vushtrri; Enver Berisha, a student; Qamile Fetah Bajraktari (1976), a student
from Kishnareka near Gllogoc, suffered injuries on her left arm and on her back; Emrush
Suma (1974), a student from Dimca near Kaçanik; Hajdin Përçuku, a student; Vlora
Zeqiraj (1976) and Besa Zeqiraj (1978), students from Studenica near Istog; prof. dr.
Ahmet Geca, vice-rector of the University of Prishtina; Bujar Dugolli, chairman of the
Students' Independent Union (SIU); Driton Lajçi, vice-chairman; Albin Kurti and Ernest
Luma, members of the Presidency of SIU; Lulëzim Hoti, a student from Mitrovica, "Rifat
Vidishiqi" st.8, from Hogosht near Kamenica, suffered injuries on his head; Emira Kryeziu
(1981), a pupil, "Dragodan" quarter II; Driton Pllana, a student; Arsim Kryeziu (1977), a
student from Rogaçica near Kamenica, suffered injuries on his eyes and back; Drita
Kryeziu, a student from Bubavec near Malisheva; Fatime Shala (1971), a student from
Dubovik near Deçan, suffered injuries on her back; dr. Zekeria Cana, a historian; dr.
Fehmi Rexhepi, a historian; dr. Isa Bicaj, a historian; Zejnullah Halili (1971), a student; Ilmi
Rexhepi (60) from Gjilan; Ardian Rexhepi (21), a student from Gjilan; Mufail Gashi (36), a
worker; Sevdail Makolli (1978), a student from Sofalia near Prishtina, was ill-treated until
he fainted; Xhavit Nebiu (1964) from Likoshan near Gllogoc, suffered body injuries; Hafir
Gashi from Llapushnik near Gllogoc, a driver at the "Ferronikel" Enterprise; Gani Krasniqi
(1960), an engineer from the village of Negroc near Gllogoc; Hakif Ajet Xhylani (1958), a
teacher from Baica near Gllogoc; Shefki M. Ajvazi (1938), a teacher from Sfeqla near
Podujeva, suffered injuries on his head; doc.dr. Mujë Shala (1950), a physician and
professor at Medical Faculty, suffered injuries on his head; Ramadan Selimi and his two
children Arsim and Flora, students, "Qamil Turbedari" st.2; Kujtim Maqedonci (1953), a
retired technician, "Trimat Kosovarë" st.8a, suffered injuries on his head; Bajram Kastrati
(1936), a pensioner, "APJ" st.105/4, suffered injuries on his head and arm; Nexhip Stublla
(1953), an employee at the Institute for Protection of Environment, "4 Korriku" st.43 in
Podujeva, suffered body injuries; Mursel Mulliqi (1948), an unemployed from Podujeva,
suffered severe injuries on his head, face, back and was hit on his genital organs; prof.dr.
Jahi Hoxha (1943), a professor at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, "Bregu i Diellit" quarter
7/24, suffered injuries on his head; Hysen Pasjaqa (1930), a pensioner, "Milladin Popoviq"
st.227, suffered injuries on his back and right leg; Ramadan M. Salihu (1941), an
employee at the Kosnjuries on his head and shoulders; Feride Selman Salihu (1969), a
student from Dumnica e Poshtme near Podujeva, fainted; Bajram Ajeti (1935), a
hairdresser, "Vëllazërim Bashkim" st.133, suffered injuries on his left arm; Haxhere Pllana
(1974), a student from Lajthishta near Obiliq; Selatin Buçinca (1954), an unemployed auto-
mechanic, "Llapi" st.55, suffered severe injuries on his head, neck and arms; Arben
Mehmeti (1971), a student from Llofca; Habib Hamdiu (1958) from Zhegra near Gjilan,
suffered injuries on his head and other parts of his body; Hysni Lushtaku (1977), a student
from Prekaz near Skënderaj, suffered body injuries; Sylejman Ahmet Zabelaj (1975);
Ibrahim Hajdari (1962), a jurist from Shtytica near Gllogoc; Mustafë Canolli (1975), a
student, "Drenica III" st.26; Mustafë Mustafa (1971), a student from Babushi i
Muhaxherëve near Lipjan, suffered injuries on his stomach and fainted; Albert Adem Beqiri
(21), a student from Mitrovica, "Qendra" quarter; Sadete Halil Rama, a student from
Vushtrri; Bekim Bafti Nazifi (1970), a student from Smira near Vitia, suffered injuries on his
face and other parts of his body; Ahmet Jashanica (1941), unemployed, "Dardania"
quarter SU 4/4 F6 8-35, suffered injuries on his back and leg; Fitnete Baftiu (1978), a
student, "Dardania" quarter SU 9/1 4-35, fainted due to severe physical ill-treatment;
Myrvete Mulaku (1977), a student from Komoran near Gllogoc, suffered injuries on her
head, back and shoulders; Fehmi Maloku (1961), a teacher from Përlepnica near Gjilan;
Agim Luzha (1978), a student from Ferizaj, suffered injuries on his head and leg and
fainted; Vjollca Neziri (1975), a student from Kaçanik; Muhamet Buzhala (35), a teacher
from Gllogoc, was ill-treated until he fainted, he suffered severe injuries on his head and
backbone; Valbonë Hajdini and Basrije Bajgora - students from Podujeva, suffered body
injuries; Lindita Shahini, a student from Istog, suffered body injuries; Gjylë Krasniqi from
Carralluka near Malisheva; Shefqet Buçaj, a teacher from Lladrovc near Maërguti, a
student; Avdullah Desku, a student, suffered body injuries; Vjollca Fazliu, a student;
Muharrem Avdiu, a worker; Valdete Daka, a jurist; Adem Rexhaj and Idriz Shala,
pensioners; Nuredin Islami, a student; Mihane Salihu, a student; Shyhrete Kastrati, a
student; Lirie Mavraj, a student, Rrustem Hyseni, a student; Ramadan Makolli, a worker;
Ramadan Buzhala, a student; Bashkim Shylemaja, a student; Lesh Skeli, a student; Driton
Shala, a student; Ardian Kastrati, a student; Blerim Shatri, a student; Avni Bytyçi; Besa
Tovërlani, a student and journalist of "Bota e re" magazine; Arsim Aliu, Thëllënza Arifi, a
student; Shekip Fazliu, a student; Vjollca Hoti, a student; prof.dr. Ragip Halili, professor at
the Law Faculty; Violeta Tahiri, a student.
PEJA: Five minutes after the beginning of the peaceful protests, during the students'
march through the city promenade, large police forces intervened ill-treating many citizens
and causing them body injuries. Life Metaj, Lendita Duraku, Sadete Ibrahimaj, Ariana
Mulliqi, Asllan Gjuraj and Valbona Nikqi, students, were physically ill-treated, as well as the
following citizens: Din Zymer Kastrati (1962) from Dobërda; Xhavit Berisha (1964) from
Krushec; Elvir Muriqi (1976) from Bërzhenik and Ekrem M. Qerreti (1980) a pupil from
Krushec; Zymer Alaj from Drenoc was beaten and threatened with expulsion to Albania
under the pretext that he spoke no Serbian; Arsim Dautaj from Carrabregu i Epërm and
Artan I. Avdimetaj from Strellci i Epërm. Luan Elshani from Ozrim and Haxhi Berisha from
Lutogllava; Besnik Berisha, a journalist of "Koha Ditore" daily and Muharrem Shala, a
worker, were arrested and taken to the Security Centre where they were subjected to
physical ill-treatment. They were released after 40 minutes.
GJAKOVA: Since the early hours of the morning, large police forces blocked all streets
leading to the city centre. At 11.15, on the attempt of the students of the "Bajram Curri"
High Pedagogical School to gather in the city promenade, police intervened, physically ill-
treating many students. The following were physically ill-treated and suffered body injuries:
Adonis Xhavit Hasi (1980), Adriatik Shkelzen Rexha (1982) and Shefqet Shehu from
Gjakova; Mentor Smajl Islamaj (1980) from Skivjan; Arta Gjikokaj, a student from Deçan,
suffered injuries on both legs and on her shoulders; Blerim Dautaj from Carrabregu i
Epërm near Deçan; Muhamet Tolaj from Prejlepi near Deçan; Edison Selmanaj from
Rastavica near Deçan; Agron S. Selmanaj from Baballoq; Ilir Krasniqi, Ymer Sh. Islami,
Mimoza Godeni (1979), Yllka Bedra (1978) and Gazmend Islami (1978) from Gjakova;
Vezire Fetahu, Belkize Asllani, Leonora Nimani and Antigona Nimani from Gërgoc; Valmir
Ukaj (1976) from Lumbardh near Deçan; Bashkim Kamberi from Lëbusha; Blerim Gjoci
(1976), Albert Kuçi (1978) and Qerim Gjoci (1978) - from Junik near Deçan; Valdet Bacaj
from Klina; Driton Demaj from Osekhyla; Diamant Vladaj from Strellci near Deçan; Dëfrim
Rifaj from Prizren; Jahë Thaqi from Demjan; Driton Gashi (1978) from Klina near Gjakova;
Hysni Kelmendi (1978) from Rakovina; Muharrem Morina (1978) from Deja near Rahovec
as well as Rasim I. Zeneli (1973) and Agim Homza from Jabllanica. Sami Ahmeti (1978)
from Krelani and Blerim Hoxha from Cërmjani, both students, were subjected to physical
ill-treatment during the protests and at the police station where they were kept for 2 hours.
MITROVICA: In the village of Shupkoc, in the vicinity of the gas station, 6 policemen
stopped the bus of the "Galica" travel agency and checked the identities of all passengers,
among whom were the students of the Mining Faculty: Kimete Bajram Berisha (30) from
Kçiq i Madh; Zejnepe Sherif Sinani (20), Suzana Hetem Sinani (19) and Luljeta Behxhet
Ahmeti (19), all 3 from Vushtrria. Compulsive authorities did not allow the opening of the
market under the pretext that the Albanians cause problems.
There was no police intervention during the protests, but in the vicinity of the bus station,
police ill-treated many Albanian citizens, among whom were Qerim Idriz Berisha (43) from
Kçiq i Madh, teacher at the "1 Maji" Primary School in the village of Shupkoc and Sami
Lam Ibrahimi (35), "Tavnik" quarter.
GJILAN: During the peaceful protests, police ill-treated Musa Krivaça (55), a worker, "Savo
Kovaçeviq" st., who tried to join the protesters.
PRIZREN: During the peaceful protests, police checked the identities of: Asllan Bekteshi
and Teki Rexhepi, journalists of the "Bujku" daily; Agron Shporta, a journalist of "Koha
Ditore" daily; Avdyl Dakaj and Zenel Koqinaj.
FERIZAJ: After the peaceful protests, police checked the identities of many Albanian
citizens and seized their Ids. Nexhat Misini from Tërni and Afrim Krosa were taken for
interrogation to the police station, provoked and psychologically ill-treated. A police squad
intervened in the "Gashi" photo shop. Isa Gashi, its owner, and Mexhit Zaskoku, a worker
of his, were arrested. Isa's camera was seized under the pretext that he taken photos of
the protesters.
28 DECEMBER:
SKëNDERAJ: At the police check-points in Vitomirica and Staradran, police stopped the
members of "Drenica" basketball club, checked their identities and insulted them on a
national basis, accusing them as being terrorists. Policemen took Zymer Bajraktari, the
driver, to the building and interrogated him on the Kosova Liberation Army, etc.
VITIA: In "Bashkim Vëllazërim" st. in Ferizaj, police stopped the wedding guests of Basri
Qerimi from Pozharan near Vitia. Policemen interrogated the driver of the car which the
flag was in.
29 DECEMBER:
GJILAN: Faik Shkodra (1946), a professor at "Skënderbeu" High Pedagogical School,
"Ramiz Sadiku" st.10/4, was taken for "informative talks" regarding the students' peaceful
protests for the unconditional release of the university facilities.
OBILIQ: In the early hours of the morning, police searched for Sabri Zejnullah Mjekiqi from
the village of Grabovc i Epërm, who is currently living in Germany.
30 DECEMBER:
DEÇAN: In the vicinity of "Lidhja e Prizrenit" Primary School in Deçan, police stopped,
checked and arrested Shefqet K. Hadërgjonaj (1948) and Sali B. Pangjaj (1953) from
Voksh. After an hour, they were released. Police confiscated some magazines and
interrogated them on the family of Sali Hadërgjonaj.
OBILIQ: Police stopped all buses in order to prevent passengers from going to Prishtina
and participating in the peaceful protests.
31 DECEMBER:
MITROVICA: At midnight, in the village of Shipol, police stopped Rifat Destan Dakolli (19)
from Rezalla near Skënderaj. Without any pretext, he was punched and kicked and
interrogated on the students' protests.
In the green market, two policemen forced the following citizens to carry their goods to the
car: Sejdi Kutllovci, Xhemail Kqiqi, Destan Dakolli and Shemsi Kolla.
SKëNDERAJ: Random shooting was heard at the ammunition factory. Such cases cause
panic among the population.
DELAYED INFORMATION:
GJAKOVA: On 24 December, about 50 policemen brutally intervened in the city
promenade dispersing students and other citizens that were protesting against the
usurpation of school and university facilities. The following students suffered severe body
injuries: Shkëlzen Shehu from Gjakova; Miradije (1977) and Lendita Tolaj (1978) from
Prilep near Deçan; Gazmend Ukë Bytyçi from Peja; Sevdije Bytyçi (1978) from Poçeza
near Peja and Sami Ramiz Kasabaj (1979) from Kërnina near Klina. Gurakuq Dobrona
had an arm broken, Përparim Godeni, Visar Dana and Valon Ismail Mullahasani (1979),
suffered severe body injuries. 14 protesters were taken to the police station and released
later on.
PRISHTINA: On 25 December, Bekim Lekaj, a student of economics, from Deçan, was
stopped by the police and was severely ill-treated.
MITROVICA: On 24 December, two policemen and two plainclothed inspectors arrested
Nebih Kadri Zeqiri (46), "Tavnik" quarter, and sent him to the police station, where he was
interrogated on the whereabouts of his brother Abedin. Nebih was ordered to report to the
police station the next day.
On 26 December, in the vicinity of the green market, two traffic policemen physically ill-
treated Besim Fazli Tahiri (16) from Stantërg.
RAHOVEC: On 13 December, on his return from Germany, Hysen A. Kabashi (1961) from
the village of Çifllak was stopped by the Serbian police in Zubin Potok and insulted on a
family and national basis. He was physically ill-treated, too.
On 26 December, professor Veli Orllani from Brestovc, chairman of the LDK branch, was
taken for "informative talks" to the police station.
PODUJEVA: On 22 December, police searched for Ilmi, Nexhip and Qamil Rifat Havolli
regarding the breaking in the school. Ejup Havolli from Llapashtica was sent to serve a 4
month prison term for being in possession of a weapon without permit.
On 25 December, at the bus station, Serbian police beat up passers-by, as well as the bus
drivers Bujar and Petrit Babashtica.
DEÇAN: On 25 December, in the outskirts of Peja, police stopped the wedding guests of
Tahir Sylëmetaj and physically ill-treated the following persons: Isen Mehmetaj, Muharrem
Rama, Tahir Sylmeta and Zymer Gjura. On finding out that they were travelling to Vuthaj
near Gusia, policemen started insulting the newly elected president of Montenegro.
On 26 December, Afrim Isufaj (1963), member of the District Financial Council in Junik,
was arrested and later on released. On 27 December, he was summoned for "informative
talks" to the police station. He was interrogated on his activity within the Council as well as
on the funeral of the recently killed Ismet Çaush Gjocaj.
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Date: Sat, 14 Dec 1996 14:03:24 -0800
From: "Ibrahim Sh. Makolli" <ibro@EUnet.yu>
STUDENTS' PROTESTS, 30 DECEMBER 1997
Council for the Defence of Human Rights and Freedoms in Prishtina
has available information on 121 ill-treated persons in Prishtina,
Peja, Gjakova, Mitrovica and Gjilan. We have estimated that the
number of ill-treated persons is much higher.
THE LIST OF PHYSICALLY ILL-TREATED PERSONS:
PRISHTINA:
1. Selatin Novosella (1945), member of the LDK Board from Prishtina
2. Aziz Biçkaj (1967), a student from Prishtina
3. Ramiz Arifi (1957), an economist from Prishtina
4. Driton Bytyqi (1977), a student from Magura near Lipjan
5. Fatmir Gjakova (Hoxha) (1955), a sculptor from Prishtina
6. Mustafë Nuredini (1940), a teacher from Prishtina
7. Adem Shahini (1948), a worker from Prishtina
8. Nazmi ¦ollaku (1974), a student from ¦ubrel near Skënderaj
9. Shyhrete Jashari (1976), a student from Nëntë Jugoviq
10. Ahmet Shala M.S. (1961), a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics from Prishtina
11. Leonora Pllana (1978), a student from Nëntë Jugoviq
12. Vahide Behrami (1972), a student from Gllogoc
13. Avni N. Breznica (1977), a student from Lipjan
14. Fatmire Abiti (1978), a student from Pestova near Vushtrri
15. Enver Berisha, a student
16. Qamile F. Bajraktari (1976), a student from Kishandrellc near Gllogoc
17. Emrush Suma (1974), a student from Dimca near Kaçanik
18. Hajdin Përçuku, a student
19. Vlora Zeqiraj (1976), a student from Studenica near Istog
20. Besa Zeqiraj (1978), a student from Studenica near Istog
21. Ahmet Geca, vice-rector of University of Prishtina
22. Lulëzim Hoti (1977), a student from Mitrovica
23. Bekim Muja (1977), a student from Hogosht near Kamenica
24. Emira Kryeziu (1981), a pupil of secondary school, II-year
25. Driton Pllana, a student
26. Arsim Kryeziu (1977), a student from Rogaçica near Kamenica
27. Drita Kryeziu, a student from Bubavec near Malisheva
28. Fatime Shala (1971), a student from Dubovik near Deçan
29. dr. Zekeria Cana, a historian
30. dr. Fehmi Rexhepi, a historian
31. dr. Isa Bicaj, a historian
32. Zejnullah Halili (1971), a student from Prishtina
33. Ilmi Rexhepi (60) from Gjilan
34. Ardian Rexhepi (21), a student from Gjilan
35. Mufail Gashi (36), a worker from Prishtina
36. Sevdail Makolli (1978), a student from Sofalia near Prishtina
37. Xhavit Nebiu (1964) from Likoshan near Gllogoc
38. Hafir Gashi from Llapushnik near Gllogoc
39. Gani Krasniqi (1960) from Negroc near Gllogoc
40. Hakif Ajet Xhylani (1958), a teacher from Baica near Gllogoc
41. Shefki M. Ajvazi (1938), a teacher from Sfeqla near Podujeva
42. doc. dr. Mujë Shala (1950), a professor at the Medical Faculty
43. Ramadan Selimi from Prishtina
44. Arsim Selimi, a student of the Civil Engineering Faculty from Prishtina
45. Flora Selimi, a student at the Medical Faculty from Prishtina
46. Kujtim Maqedonci (1953), a retired technician from Prishtina
47. Bajram Kastrati (1936), a pensioner from Prishtina
48. Nexhip Stublla (1953), a worker from Podujeva
49. Mursel Mulliqi (1948), an unemployed from Podujeva
50. prof. dr. Jahi Hoxha (1943),
a professor at the Faculty of Natural Sciences from Prishtina
51. Hysen Pasjaqa (1930), a pensioner from Prishtina
52. Ramadan M. Salihu (1941), a worker from Prishtina
53. Feride Selman Salihu (1969),
a student from Dumnica e Poshtme near Podujeva
54. Bajram Ajeti (1935), a hairdresser from Prishtina
55. Haxhere Pllana (1974), a student from Lajthishta near Obiliq
56. Selatin Buçinca (1954), an auto-mechanic from Prishtina
57. Arben Mehmeti (1971), a student from Llovca near Gjilan
58. Habib Hamdiu (1958) from Zhegra near Gjilan
59. Hysni Lushtaku (1977), a student from Prekaz near Skënderaj
60. Sylejman Ahmet Zabelaj (1975) from Prishtina
61. Ibrahim Hajdari (1962), a jurist from Shtytica near Gllogoc
62. Mustafë Canolli (1975), a student from Prishtina
63. Mustafë Mustafa (1971), a student from Babushi i Muhaxherëve near Lipjan
64. Albert Adem Beqiri (21), a student from Mitrovica
65. Sadete Halil Rama, a student from Vushtrri
66. Bekim Bafti Nazifi (1970), a student from Smira near Vitia
67. Bujar Dugolli, chairman of the Students' Independent Union (SIU)
of the University of Prishtina
68. Driton Lajçi, vice-chairman
69. Albin Kurti, member of the Board of the SIU
70. Ernest Luma, member of the Board of the SIU
71. Ahmet Jashanica (1941), an unemployed from Prishtina
72. Fitnete Baftiu (1978), a student from Prishtina
73. Myrvete Mulaku (1977), a student from Komoran near Gllogoc
74. Fehmi Maloku (1961), a teacher from Përlepnica near Gjilan
75. Agim Luzha (1978), a student from Ferizaj
76. Vjollca Neziri (1975), a student from Kaçanik
77. Muhamet Buzhala (35), a teacher from Gllogoc
78. Valbonë Hajdini, a student from Podujeva
79. Basrije Bajgora, a student from Podujeva
80. Lindita Shahini, a student from Istog
81. Gjyle Krasniqi from Carralluka near Malisheva
82. Shefqet Buçaj, a teacher from Lladrovc near Malisheva
83. Feriz Thaçi, a student
84. Lindita Shatri, a student
85. Valdete Dërguti, a student
86. Avdullah Desku, a student
87. Vjollca Fazliu, a student
88. Muharrem Avdiu, a worker
89. Valdete Daka, a jurist
90. Adem Rexhaj
91. Idriz Shala, a pensioner
92. Nuredin Islami, a student
93. Mihane Salihu, a student
94. Shyhrete Kastrati, a student
95. Lirie Mavraj, a student
96. Rrustem Hyseni, a student
97. Ramadan Makolli, a worker
98. Ramadan Buzhala, a student
99. Bashkim Shylemaja, a student
100. Lesh Skeli, a student
101. Driton Shala, a student
102. Ardian Kastrati, a student
103. Blerim Shatri, a student
104. Avni Bytyçi
105. Besa Tovërlani, a student and a journalist of "Bota e re" students' magazine
106. Arsim Aliu
107. Thëllënza Arifi, a student
108. Shekip Fazliu, a student
109. Vjollca Hoti, a student
110. prof. dr. Ragip Halili, a professor at the Faculty of Law
111. Violeta Tahiri, a student
112. Shefqet M. Rexha from Koretin near Kamenica
113. Hulusi Jusufi (1944), an economist from Matiçan near Prishtina
114. Mustafë Blakaj (1937), an economist from Prishtina
115. Ramadan Rizani (1951), a teacher from Krojmir near Lipjan
116. Syzanë Qeriqi (1978), a student from Krojmir near Lipjan
117. Ganimete Qeriqi (1970), a student from Krojmir near Lipjan
118. Sylejman Qeriqi (1949), a farmer from Krojmir near Lipjan
119. Mehdi Qeriqi (1936), a farmer from Krojmir near Lipjan
120. Ismail Meziu (1974), a student from Vërshevc
121. Arben Vuniqi, a student
122. Mervete Islami (1974), a student from Gjilan
123. Isuf Bucolli, a student from Prishtina
PEJA:
1. Luan Elshani, a student from Ozrim near Peja,
was arrested and released after 40 minutes
2. Besnik Berisha, journalist of "Koha Ditore" from Peja,
was arrested and released after 40 minutes
3. Life Metaj, a student
4. Lendita Duraku, a student
5. Sadete Ibrahimaj, a student
6. Ariana Mulliqi, a student
7. Asllan Gjuraj, a student
8. Valbona Nikqi, a student
9. Muharrem Shala, a worker from Peja,
was arrested and released after 40 minutes
10. Haxhi Berisha, a student from Lutogllava,
was arrested and released after 40 minutes
11. Din Zymer Kastrati (1962) from Dobërda near Peja
12. Xhavit Berisha (1964) from Krushec near Peja
13. Ekrem M. Qerreti (1980) from Krushec near Peja
14. Elvir Muriqi (1976) from Bërzhenik near Peja
15. Zymer Alaj, a student from Drenoc near Deçan
16. Arsim Dautaj, a student from Carrabreg i Epërm near Deçan
17. Artan I. Avdimetaj, a student from Strellc i Epërm near Deçan
GJAKOVA:
1. Adonis Xhavit Hasi (1980) from Gjakova,
a pupil of IV-year of secondary school
2. Adriatik Shkelzen Rexha (1982) from Gjakova,
a pupil of II-year of secondary school
3. Mentor Smajl Islamaj (1980), a pupil from Skivjan near Gjakova
4. Arta Gjikokaj, a student from Deçan
5. Blerim Dautaj, a student from Carrabreg i Epërm near Deçan
6. Muhamet Tolaj, a student from Prejlep near Deçan
7. Edison Selmanaj, a student from Rastavica near Deçan
8. Ilir Krasniqi, a student of the High Pedagogical School in Gjakova
9. Shefqet Shehu (1979), a pupil from Gjakova
10. Vezire Fetahu, a student of the High Pedagogical School
11. Ymer Sh. Islami, a student from Gjakova
12. Belkize Asllani, a student of the High Pedagogical School
13. Leonora Nimani from Gërgoc near Gjakova,
a student of the High Pedagogical School
14. Valmi Ukaj (1976), a student from Lumbardh
15. Blerim Gjoci (1976), a student from Junik
16. Bashkim Kamberi, a student from Lëbusha
17. Valdet Bacaj from Klina
18. Driton Demaj from Osekhyla
19. Diamant Vladaj from Strellc
20. Dëfrim Rifaj from Prizren
21. Antigona Nimani from Gërgoc near Gjakova
22. Albert Kuçi (1978) from Junik
23. Qerim Gjoci (1978) from Junik
24. Jahë Thaqi (1978) from Demjan near Gjakova
25. Mimoza Godeni (1979) from Gjakova
26. Driton Gashi (1978) from Klina, a student of the High Pedagogical School
27. Hysni Kelmendi (1978) from Rakovina,
a student of the High Pedagogical School
28. Muharrem Morina (1978) from Deja near Rahovec,
a student of the High Pedagogical School
29. Yllka Bedra (1978) from Gjakova, a student of the High Pedagogical School
30. Sami Ahmeti (1978) from Krelan near Gjakova,
a student of the High Pedagogical School, was kept at the police station
from 11.30 a.m., until 3 p.m. and was brutally beaten up
31. Gazmend Islami (1978) from Gjakova
32. Rasim I. Zeneli (1973) from Jabllanica,
a student of the High Pedagogical School
33. Agim Homza from Jabllanica, a student of the High Pedagogical School
34. Blerim Hoxha from Cërmjan, a student of the High Pedagogical School,
was kept at the police station from 11.30 a.m., until 3 p.m. and was
brutally beaten up
35. Agron S. Selmanaj, a student from Baballoq
MITROVICA:
1. Qerim Idriz Berisha (43), a teacher from Kqiq i Madh
2. Sami Lam Ibrahimi (35) from Mitrovica
GJILAN:
1. Musa Krivaça (55), a worker from Gjilan
Prishtina, 3 January 1998 Information Service