____________ALBANEWS: Albanian News and Information Network_________ Archives: http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/archives/albanews.html -------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ALBANEWS Site of the Week <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< ! K O S O V A STUDENT PROTESTS http://www.alb-net.com/ ! ! Protests Against the Serbian Occupation of University Premises ! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Protests Continue... <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< &==>137 ^==>135 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 Bi^kaj (1967), a student, "Kodra e Diellit" quarter 9-1, suffered injuries on his head, back and leg; Ramiz Arifi (1957), an economist from Mati^an, suffered injuries on his head and back; Driton Byty^i (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; Mustaf& Nuredini (1940), a teacher at "Ganimete T&rbeshi" 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 ^ollaku (1974), a student, suffered injuries on his head; Shyhrete Jashari (1976), a student from N&nt& Jugoviqi, suffered injuries on her back and neck; Leonora Pllana (1978), a student from N&nt& 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 Ka^anik; Hajdin P&r^uku, 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 Laj^i, vice-chairman; Albin Kurti and Ernest Luma, members of the Presidency of SIU; Lul&zim Hoti, a student from Mitrovica, "Rifat Vidishiqi" st.8, suffered injuries on his head and leg; Bekim Muja (1977), a student 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 Roga^ica 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 De^an, 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. Muj& 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 Kosovar&" 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 Kosova Publishing Institute, "Dardania" quarter SU 1/1 II/15, suffered injuries on his head and shoulders; Feride Selman Salihu (1969), a student from Dumnica e Poshtme near Podujeva, fainted; Bajram Ajeti (1935), a hairdresser, "V&llaz&rim Bashkim" st.133, suffered injuries on his left arm; Haxhere Pllana (1974), a student from Lajthishta near Obiliq; Selatin Bu^inca (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 Sk&nderaj, suffered body injuries; Sylejman Ahmet Zabelaj (1975); Ibrahim Hajdari (1962), a jurist from Shtytica near Gllogoc; Mustaf& Canolli (1975), a student, "Drenica III" st.26; Mustaf& Mustafa (1971), a student from Babushi i Muhaxher&ve 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 P&rlepnica near Gjilan; Agim Luzha (1978), a student from Ferizaj, suffered injuries on his head and leg and fainted; Vjollca Neziri (1975), a student from Ka^anik; Muhamet Buzhala (35), a teacher from Gllogoc, was ill-treated until he fainted, he suffered severe injuries on his head and backbone; Valbon& Hajdini and Basrije Bajgora - students from Podujeva, suffered body injuries; Lindita Shahini, a student from Istog, suffered body injuries; Gjyl& Krasniqi from Carralluka near Malisheva; Shefqet Bu^aj, a teacher from Lladrovc near Malisheva; Feriz Tha^i, a student; Lindita Shatri, a student; Valdete D&rguti, 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 Byty^i; Besa Tov&rlani, a student and journalist of "Bota e re" magazine; Arsim Aliu, Th&ll&nza 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 Dob&rda; Xhavit Berisha (1964) from Krushec; Elvir Muriqi (1976) from B&rzhenik 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 Ep&rm and Artan I. Avdimetaj from Strellci i Ep&rm. 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 De^an, suffered injuries on both legs and on her shoulders; Blerim Dautaj from Carrabregu i Ep&rm near De^an; Muhamet Tolaj from Prejlepi near De^an; Edison Selmanaj from Rastavica near De^an; 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 G&rgoc; Valmir Ukaj (1976) from Lumbardh near De^an; Bashkim Kamberi from L&busha; Blerim Gjoci (1976), Albert Ku^i (1978) and Qerim Gjoci (1978) - from Junik near De^an; Valdet Bacaj from Klina; Driton Demaj from Osekhyla; Diamant Vladaj from Strellci near De^an; D&frim Rifaj from Prizren; Jah& 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 C&rmjani, 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 K^iq 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 K^iq 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 Kriva^a (55), a worker, "Savo Kova^eviq" 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 T&rni 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: SK&NDERAJ: 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 V&llaz&rim" 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 "Sk&nderbeu" 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 Ep&rm, who is currently living in Germany. 30 DECEMBER: DE^AN: In the vicinity of "Lidhja e Prizrenit" Primary School in De^an, police stopped, checked and arrested Shefqet K. Had&rgjonaj (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 Had&rgjonaj. 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 Sk&nderaj. 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. SK&NDERAJ: 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: Shk&lzen Shehu from Gjakova; Miradije (1977) and Lendita Tolaj (1978) from Prilep near De^an; Gazmend Uk& Byty^i from Peja; Sevdije Byty^i (1978) from Po^eza near Peja and Sami Ramiz Kasabaj (1979) from K&rnina near Klina. Gurakuq Dobrona had an arm broken, P&rparim 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 De^an, 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 Stant&rg. RAHOVEC: On 13 December, on his return from Germany, Hysen A. Kabashi (1961) from the village of ^ifllak 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. DE^AN: On 25 December, in the outskirts of Peja, police stopped the wedding guests of Tahir Syl&metaj 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 ^aush Gjocaj. 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