UNMIK/PR/15

Press Release

24 July 1999

UNMIK CONDEMNS KILLINGS IN LIPLJAN

Statement by Bernard Kouchner, Special Representative of the Secretary General and head of the United Nations Mission in Kosovo

Last night, the bodies of 14 persons, apparently Serbs, were found shot to death in cold blood near Lipljan.  The UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo and the entire international community condemn this inhumane and senseless act.  Those who committed this despicable crime must be found and brought to justice.   UNMIK and KFOR will spare no effort in investigating and prosecuting those responsible.

All Kosovars who are concerned about the future of this land and its people should reject such cowardly and wanton acts of violence.  I appeal once again to the leaders and people of Kosovo to join together with the international community to establish the rule of law in Kosovo.