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Terrorist attacks condemned in Kosovo
PRISTINA 18 April 2001
PRISTINA, 18 April 2001 - The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Mission in Kosovo, has condemned yet another act of senseless terrorism in Kosovo, which has left one person dead and a number of others seriously injured.
A car bomb exploded near the Centre for Peace and Tolerance, an office that has been used by Yugoslav government representatives, in downtown Pristina. Official Yugoslav documents, including passports, were issued from the building.
"It is another black day for all the people of Kosovo," said Ambassador Daan Everts, head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo. "Violence like this is aiming to undo any progress we make. But we at the OSCE will not be deterred. We are working to build a democratic future for Kosovo, where there is no place for terror and butchery."
The Ambassador offered his sympathies to the families of the victims of the attack.
In another attack on Wednesday, the OSCE field office in Viti/Vitina was the target of a shooting. A gunman opened fire through the opened doorway of the OSCE offices before escaping with others in a car. An OSCE security guard, in the reception area, escaped without injury.
"These attacks are unacceptable," added Ambassador Everts. "We are here to assist in the development of Kosovo, not become targets for thugs."
There have been a number of attacks on OSCE personnel and property during the last four months.
The OSCE is mandated to establish democratic institutions and a rule of law for all the people of Kosovo. Its work will not be undermined by terrorists targeting individuals or groups.
For information, contact OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Claire Trevena, Spokesperson, tel: (+381-38) 500-162 x260 / mobile: +377-44-500-150; e-mail: press@omik.org / website: www.osce.org/kosovo
A car bomb exploded near the Centre for Peace and Tolerance, an office that has been used by Yugoslav government representatives, in downtown Pristina. Official Yugoslav documents, including passports, were issued from the building.
"It is another black day for all the people of Kosovo," said Ambassador Daan Everts, head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo. "Violence like this is aiming to undo any progress we make. But we at the OSCE will not be deterred. We are working to build a democratic future for Kosovo, where there is no place for terror and butchery."
The Ambassador offered his sympathies to the families of the victims of the attack.
In another attack on Wednesday, the OSCE field office in Viti/Vitina was the target of a shooting. A gunman opened fire through the opened doorway of the OSCE offices before escaping with others in a car. An OSCE security guard, in the reception area, escaped without injury.
"These attacks are unacceptable," added Ambassador Everts. "We are here to assist in the development of Kosovo, not become targets for thugs."
There have been a number of attacks on OSCE personnel and property during the last four months.
The OSCE is mandated to establish democratic institutions and a rule of law for all the people of Kosovo. Its work will not be undermined by terrorists targeting individuals or groups.
For information, contact OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Claire Trevena, Spokesperson, tel: (+381-38) 500-162 x260 / mobile: +377-44-500-150; e-mail: press@omik.org / website: www.osce.org/kosovo