Kosovo begins excavations at newly found mass graves tied to 1998-99 war missing
Summary
Kosovo has started digging up newly found mass graves linked to its 1998-99 war, where around 1,600 people remain missing. The excavation near Kalluder aims to find the remains of intellectuals and others who disappeared during the conflict between ethnic Albanians and Serbian forces.Key Facts
- Excavations began in late July near Upper and Lower Kalluder in northern Kosovo.
- The mass graves may contain victims who went missing during the 1998-99 Kosovo war.
- About 1,600 people are still missing from the war, including ethnic Albanians, Serbs, and Roma.
- Erblin Ademi’s father, a surgeon and one of 23 intellectuals who disappeared in April 1999, may be among the victims.
- Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti stated the victims could be those caught fleeing forces trying to round them up.
- Kosovo’s war caused roughly 13,000 deaths and led to Kosovo declaring independence in 2008.
- Serbia does not recognize Kosovo’s independence.
- The search aims to bring closure to families who have waited decades for answers.
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