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OSCE expresses shock at Kosovo murder
PRISTINA 24 November 2000
PRISTINA, 24 November 2000 - The OSCE Mission in Kosovo strongly condemns the cowardly and brutal murder of Mr Xhemail Mustafa, senior LDK official, who was attacked and killed outside his home in Pristina yesterday afternoon.
Head of Mission, Ambassador Daan Everts, who knew Mr Mustafa in his capacity as a senior advisor to the LDK, expressed his deep personal shock upon learning of his untimely and violent death.
The OSCE had regular contact with Mr Mustafa, especially during the recent Municipal Elections. He was widely respected by the Mission for his professionalism and his constructive and collegial attitude during recent months.
Ambassador Everts said he was horrified by the killing, which he described as a blatant attack on Kosovo's fledgling democracy. He urged anyone with information on the murder to come forward and assist the police with their investigation into the attack.
The OSCE would like to take this opportunity to offer its sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mr Mustafa on their tragic loss.
For further information, contact Roland Bless, Spokesperson, OSCE Mission in Kosovo, tel.: (+381-38) 500-162 or satphone: 871-762-009-948, ext. 260 / mobile: (+389-70) 250-576 / e-mail: [email protected] or website: /kosovo
Head of Mission, Ambassador Daan Everts, who knew Mr Mustafa in his capacity as a senior advisor to the LDK, expressed his deep personal shock upon learning of his untimely and violent death.
The OSCE had regular contact with Mr Mustafa, especially during the recent Municipal Elections. He was widely respected by the Mission for his professionalism and his constructive and collegial attitude during recent months.
Ambassador Everts said he was horrified by the killing, which he described as a blatant attack on Kosovo's fledgling democracy. He urged anyone with information on the murder to come forward and assist the police with their investigation into the attack.
The OSCE would like to take this opportunity to offer its sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mr Mustafa on their tragic loss.
For further information, contact Roland Bless, Spokesperson, OSCE Mission in Kosovo, tel.: (+381-38) 500-162 or satphone: 871-762-009-948, ext. 260 / mobile: (+389-70) 250-576 / e-mail: [email protected] or website: /kosovo