The murdered Nazim Rrustemi was supposed to testify against the suspects of killing Albanians who refused to cooperate with the so-called KLA, Politika reports
If the killed was a protected witness, then this is a rerun of the "Haradinaj" case
The murdered Nazim Rrustemi was supposed to testify against the suspects of killing Albanians who refused to cooperate with the so-called KLA, Politika reports
Source: Sputnik
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If it turns out that Rrustemi, whose death was still a mystery a month ago, was a protected witness before the Special Court of KLA Crimes, it could be said to be a rerun of events from the time when Ramush Haradinaj was accused before The Hague, Sputnik said.
Rrustemi, a forestry inspector by profession, was found dead a month ago near Lake Badovac, in the vicinity of Pristina, and was initially thought that the murder is linked with the profession he performed.
However, according to Pristina's Express, his wife Elmaze Rrustemi claims that Nazmi Rrustemi was killed because of his protected witness status before the Special Court for crimes committed by members of the terrorist KLA between 1998 and 2000. According to Elmaze Rrustemi, her husband gave evidence to court investigators three months before the murder.
"If it turns out that Rrustemi was a protected witness, it would be the first case known that someone was killed in that capacity," says Milovan Drecun, Chairman of the Serbian Parliament's Committee for Kosovo and Metohija, and Chairman of the Task Force on gathering facts and evidence in disclosing crimes against members of the Serb people and other national communities in Kosovo and Metohija.
So far, international institutions have not acknowledged that any of the assassinated had protected witness status, although about 40 are suspected to have been killed in Kosovo.
"That Special Prosecution protection program, if only a pale copy of the protection of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, will not be successful. I have said on several occasions that witness protection procedures raise my suspicion that they will not be effective until the end. On the other hand, there were Albanians who offered to testify but sought our protection program. They did not believe in the Special Prosecutor's Office protection program," Drecun says.
If it turns out that Rrustemi was a protected witness and was therefore assassinated, according to Drecun, it is an indication of how strong the activity of those who might be found on the indictments is.
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The mysterious killings of people believed to have been protected witnesses are not a novelty in Kosovo and Metohija. One of those who escaped the hand of justice thanks to this method is Ramush Haradinaj. He has been to The Hague tribunal twice when, according to former Serbian Special Prosecutor for War Crimes Vladimir Vukcevic, 40 protected witnesses were killed throughout Kosovo and Metohija.
With each trial, the number of witnesses killed increased. The first witness was killed in 2003 and the last in 2016. One of the witnesses' remarks to Judge Alfonso Ori was remembered when asked why he did not want to testify: "Your protection is not worth it outside the walls of this courtroom."
"It is an illusion to expect those who organized Kosovo society and committed crimes to protect the witnesses who will indict them," Zivojin Rakocevic, a journalist from Gracanica said.
"This is hugely absurd, and it should not be expected. Witnesses are eliminated in several ways. The first is murder, the second is complete isolation of these people, who live as prisoners, and the third is bribery - money is invested in them and privileges are given to them. It's a well-known thing and this is no surprise - Rrustemi and many others who will be eliminated in different ways are no surprise", he commented.
Hi Tom, why does Ataman have to make up his mind? You do realize that one can be 0% Serb and still be in the Serb camp, don't you? See learning is easy. Okay, good talk.
(Bre, 21 January 2020 12:51)
One would become fully learned if Ataman himself confirms his Serb camp membership.
(Tom L'Orizi, 23 January 2020 15:08)
Ataman, make up your mind! You are either 0% Serb - as you stated few days ago [link] - or, you are an angry member of the but-hurt Serbian camp due to being reminded of 100% tariff on goods from Serbia, consisting of - among the others - "dustabanlije i dunsteri" like self-admittedly yourself, our little sj and Watcher(o viç).
And by the way, how'd you know that burgers are wrapped at McDonald's? First hand experience?
(Tom L'Orizi, 19 January 2020 03:13)
Hi Tom, why does Ataman have to make up his mind? You do realize that one can be 0% Serb and still be in the Serb camp, don't you? See learning is easy. Okay, good talk.
(Bre, 21 January 2020 12:51)
Very sad, but not to worry.
There are another 50+ high level witnesses and MANY of Kosovos Uck hillbillies will dangle from the pole. Be patient.
(Staff, 20 January 2020 12:54)
I realize that ataman is AT MOST 20% Serbian
(Make Serbia Great, 16 January 2020 18:36)
Close if not equal to "0%" I guess. Being a Serb helps, but it is not mandatory.
(Ataman, 17 January 2020 08:37)
___…__
... So what's the point? Trying to make the Serbian camp of B92 angry?
Let me tell you the secret: now "SJ", "Watcherovic" and myself are angry at you. So your life is a success! ...
(Ataman, 17 January 2020 08:29)
Ataman, make up your mind! You are either 0% Serb - as you stated few days ago [link] - or, you are an angry member of the but-hurt Serbian camp due to being reminded of 100% tariff on goods from Serbia, consisting of - among the others - "dustabanlije i dunsteri" like self-admittedly yourself, our little sj and Watcher(o viç).
And by the way, how'd you know that burgers are wrapped at McDonald's? First hand experience?
(Tom L'Orizi, 19 January 2020 03:13)
By the way, what happened with that 100% tariff he imposed on Serbia a year and a half ago?
(Rightly, 16 January 2020 14:31)
The topic is about protected witness being killed and Haradinaj being a mafiosi. The tariff was an incredibly dumb idea. The comment won't make Haradinaj look smarter and less mafiosi. It won't resurrect the killed protected witness either.
So what's the point? Trying to make the Serbian camp of B92 angry?
Let me tell you the secret: now "SJ", "Watcherovic" and myself are angry at you. So your life is a success! You achieved the goal of your lifetime, congratulations and all my respect.
Now it's time for you to go back to daily work: wrapping the burgers at McDonald's.
(Ataman, 17 January 2020 08:29)
If the witnesses keep dying why aren't they in a witness protection program somewhere in Serbia and protection awarded to them 24/7?
Secret police don't have to be obvious. It's only until the end of trial and then they can be placed anywhere in the world by the program.
The answer seems only too obvious. All agencies are infiltrated and tightly controlled by the few goons in the west, including the Serbian one.
(Peggy, 16 January 2020 22:59)
Wrongly, it would be interesting to debate points with you but sadly you just simply tell lies.
There are not 118 contries that recognise Kosovo. Its now less than 100. And you know it. Didnt you hear that 17 nations have withdrawn recognition in the last couple of years??? Even the press in the UK are reporting this.
Why do you lie, who are you trying to kid?????
As for the taxes, yes they have cost Serbia. But its a tiny amount. Serbias GDP is over €50billion. And you think €400m will so greatly damage Serbia?? €400m is just about enough to build one new football stadium. It's insignificant. How old are you??
And numerous reports have concluded that importing from other countries has seen prices increase 5%-7% in the shops in Kosovo. Is that good for ordinary citizens??
These taxes have hurt and damaged Pristina far more. Talks have stalled which means Kosovo is in limbo. That means no UN recognition, no Interpol, Unesco, etc. You should be campaigning to remove taxes, then things can start to move..
You seem to hate Serbia more than love your own. Amazing.
(View from the uk, 16 January 2020 21:05)
I see Witch-erovic is hallucinating again and trying to console himself on the tariff's heartache. Serbia lost over 400 million euros in 1 year since the 100% tariff was imposed. Serbia has lost the market in Kosova forever. Kosova has not even noticed a price increase on anything and has created great connections with other countries.
Also, Kosova is recognized by 118 democratic countries in the world...and working to increase the number of the recognitions.
I know the tariff subject is very touchy for you and it shows by how many times you wrote lol trying to mask your pain.
(Rightly, 16 January 2020 18:00)
@ rightlyaj - lol, It's evident who's hallucinating and trying to "mask the pain"...lol When was your last "recognization"??
Do your research and find out if the "prices" haven't increased and the "quality" has decreased, lol!
If Serbia has "lost" Kosovo I Mehotija, why the desperation for Serbian recognization?? Why not just go ahead and declare you don't NEED BG recognition?? Watch the floodgates open and the investments start pouring in!!
LOL, you silly little grasshopper you....
(Watcher, 16 January 2020 20:00)
I see Witch-erovic is hallucinating again and trying to console himself on the tariff's heartache. Serbia lost over 400 million euros in 1 year since the 100% tariff was imposed. Serbia has lost the market in Kosova forever. Kosova has not even noticed a price increase on anything and has created great connections with other countries.
Also, Kosova is recognized by 118 democratic countries in the world...and working to increase the number of the recognitions.
I know the tariff subject is very touchy for you and it shows by how many times you wrote lol trying to mask your pain.
(Rightly, 16 January 2020 18:00)
And Serbia's obsession with Haradinaj that was acquitted twice from all of Serbia's false accusations continues...
By the way, what happened with that 100% tariff he imposed on Serbia a year and a half ago?
(Rightly, 16 January 2020 14:31)
@ rightlyaj - yes, it continues....and it will until justice is served...ask the Turks, they know all about Srb persistence, lol!
What about the tariffs? The albos are still shooting themselves in the foot as Beograd is finding other markets for their goods and the "Kosovars" find are paying thru the nose for goods from "other" sources!
Meanwhile, the "recognitions" are spiraling downhill and "visa liberations" are becoming a pipe dream....but don't worry, "taxes" on Serb goods are still in place, lol, lol, lol Tooo funny homer..why would you even bring this embarrasment up??
(Watcherovic, 16 January 2020 15:15)
And Serbia's obsession with Haradinaj that was acquitted twice from all of Serbia's false accusations continues...
By the way, what happened with that 100% tariff he imposed on Serbia a year and a half ago?
(Rightly, 16 January 2020 14:31)
You see there is no justice for the Serbs, which is long overdue. Thesecterorists have friends in high places of the intelligence services. They are all in the cover up together, if it blows up, they all go down.
It’s one insult after another. These people are scum of the earth. Thaçi in the bye conpaining about justice for racak victims! You couldn’t make it up.
Someone, somewhere will come forward and talk about the destruction of Yugoslavia, the plans for bond steel, the plans for genocide of Serbs. Problem is, how long would they live?
(Stan, 16 January 2020 12:46)
And Serbia's obsession with Haradinaj that was acquitted twice from all of Serbia's false accusations continues...
By the way, what happened with that 100% tariff he imposed on Serbia a year and a half ago?
(Rightly, 16 January 2020 14:31)
@ rightlyaj - yes, it continues....and it will until justice is served...ask the Turks, they know all about Srb persistence, lol!
What about the tariffs? The albos are still shooting themselves in the foot as Beograd is finding other markets for their goods and the "Kosovars" find are paying thru the nose for goods from "other" sources!
Meanwhile, the "recognitions" are spiraling downhill and "visa liberations" are becoming a pipe dream....but don't worry, "taxes" on Serb goods are still in place, lol, lol, lol Tooo funny homer..why would you even bring this embarrasment up??
(Watcherovic, 16 January 2020 15:15)
You see there is no justice for the Serbs, which is long overdue. Thesecterorists have friends in high places of the intelligence services. They are all in the cover up together, if it blows up, they all go down.
It’s one insult after another. These people are scum of the earth. Thaçi in the bye conpaining about justice for racak victims! You couldn’t make it up.
Someone, somewhere will come forward and talk about the destruction of Yugoslavia, the plans for bond steel, the plans for genocide of Serbs. Problem is, how long would they live?
(Stan, 16 January 2020 12:46)
By the way, what happened with that 100% tariff he imposed on Serbia a year and a half ago?
(Rightly, 16 January 2020 14:31)
The topic is about protected witness being killed and Haradinaj being a mafiosi. The tariff was an incredibly dumb idea. The comment won't make Haradinaj look smarter and less mafiosi. It won't resurrect the killed protected witness either.
So what's the point? Trying to make the Serbian camp of B92 angry?
Let me tell you the secret: now "SJ", "Watcherovic" and myself are angry at you. So your life is a success! You achieved the goal of your lifetime, congratulations and all my respect.
Now it's time for you to go back to daily work: wrapping the burgers at McDonald's.
(Ataman, 17 January 2020 08:29)
Wrongly, it would be interesting to debate points with you but sadly you just simply tell lies.
There are not 118 contries that recognise Kosovo. Its now less than 100. And you know it. Didnt you hear that 17 nations have withdrawn recognition in the last couple of years??? Even the press in the UK are reporting this.
Why do you lie, who are you trying to kid?????
As for the taxes, yes they have cost Serbia. But its a tiny amount. Serbias GDP is over €50billion. And you think €400m will so greatly damage Serbia?? €400m is just about enough to build one new football stadium. It's insignificant. How old are you??
And numerous reports have concluded that importing from other countries has seen prices increase 5%-7% in the shops in Kosovo. Is that good for ordinary citizens??
These taxes have hurt and damaged Pristina far more. Talks have stalled which means Kosovo is in limbo. That means no UN recognition, no Interpol, Unesco, etc. You should be campaigning to remove taxes, then things can start to move..
You seem to hate Serbia more than love your own. Amazing.
(View from the uk, 16 January 2020 21:05)
And Serbia's obsession with Haradinaj that was acquitted twice from all of Serbia's false accusations continues...
By the way, what happened with that 100% tariff he imposed on Serbia a year and a half ago?
(Rightly, 16 January 2020 14:31)
Very sad, but not to worry.
There are another 50+ high level witnesses and MANY of Kosovos Uck hillbillies will dangle from the pole. Be patient.
(Staff, 20 January 2020 12:54)
I see Witch-erovic is hallucinating again and trying to console himself on the tariff's heartache. Serbia lost over 400 million euros in 1 year since the 100% tariff was imposed. Serbia has lost the market in Kosova forever. Kosova has not even noticed a price increase on anything and has created great connections with other countries.
Also, Kosova is recognized by 118 democratic countries in the world...and working to increase the number of the recognitions.
I know the tariff subject is very touchy for you and it shows by how many times you wrote lol trying to mask your pain.
(Rightly, 16 January 2020 18:00)
If the witnesses keep dying why aren't they in a witness protection program somewhere in Serbia and protection awarded to them 24/7?
Secret police don't have to be obvious. It's only until the end of trial and then they can be placed anywhere in the world by the program.
The answer seems only too obvious. All agencies are infiltrated and tightly controlled by the few goons in the west, including the Serbian one.
(Peggy, 16 January 2020 22:59)
I realize that ataman is AT MOST 20% Serbian
(Make Serbia Great, 16 January 2020 18:36)
Close if not equal to "0%" I guess. Being a Serb helps, but it is not mandatory.
(Ataman, 17 January 2020 08:37)
___…__
... So what's the point? Trying to make the Serbian camp of B92 angry?
Let me tell you the secret: now "SJ", "Watcherovic" and myself are angry at you. So your life is a success! ...
(Ataman, 17 January 2020 08:29)
Ataman, make up your mind! You are either 0% Serb - as you stated few days ago [link] - or, you are an angry member of the but-hurt Serbian camp due to being reminded of 100% tariff on goods from Serbia, consisting of - among the others - "dustabanlije i dunsteri" like self-admittedly yourself, our little sj and Watcher(o viç).
And by the way, how'd you know that burgers are wrapped at McDonald's? First hand experience?
(Tom L'Orizi, 19 January 2020 03:13)
I see Witch-erovic is hallucinating again and trying to console himself on the tariff's heartache. Serbia lost over 400 million euros in 1 year since the 100% tariff was imposed. Serbia has lost the market in Kosova forever. Kosova has not even noticed a price increase on anything and has created great connections with other countries.
Also, Kosova is recognized by 118 democratic countries in the world...and working to increase the number of the recognitions.
I know the tariff subject is very touchy for you and it shows by how many times you wrote lol trying to mask your pain.
(Rightly, 16 January 2020 18:00)
@ rightlyaj - lol, It's evident who's hallucinating and trying to "mask the pain"...lol When was your last "recognization"??
Do your research and find out if the "prices" haven't increased and the "quality" has decreased, lol!
If Serbia has "lost" Kosovo I Mehotija, why the desperation for Serbian recognization?? Why not just go ahead and declare you don't NEED BG recognition?? Watch the floodgates open and the investments start pouring in!!
LOL, you silly little grasshopper you....
(Watcher, 16 January 2020 20:00)
Ataman, make up your mind! You are either 0% Serb - as you stated few days ago [link] - or, you are an angry member of the but-hurt Serbian camp due to being reminded of 100% tariff on goods from Serbia, consisting of - among the others - "dustabanlije i dunsteri" like self-admittedly yourself, our little sj and Watcher(o viç).
And by the way, how'd you know that burgers are wrapped at McDonald's? First hand experience?
(Tom L'Orizi, 19 January 2020 03:13)
Hi Tom, why does Ataman have to make up his mind? You do realize that one can be 0% Serb and still be in the Serb camp, don't you? See learning is easy. Okay, good talk.
(Bre, 21 January 2020 12:51)
Hi Tom, why does Ataman have to make up his mind? You do realize that one can be 0% Serb and still be in the Serb camp, don't you? See learning is easy. Okay, good talk.
(Bre, 21 January 2020 12:51)
One would become fully learned if Ataman himself confirms his Serb camp membership.
(Tom L'Orizi, 23 January 2020 15:08)
And Serbia's obsession with Haradinaj that was acquitted twice from all of Serbia's false accusations continues...
By the way, what happened with that 100% tariff he imposed on Serbia a year and a half ago?
(Rightly, 16 January 2020 14:31)
I see Witch-erovic is hallucinating again and trying to console himself on the tariff's heartache. Serbia lost over 400 million euros in 1 year since the 100% tariff was imposed. Serbia has lost the market in Kosova forever. Kosova has not even noticed a price increase on anything and has created great connections with other countries.
Also, Kosova is recognized by 118 democratic countries in the world...and working to increase the number of the recognitions.
I know the tariff subject is very touchy for you and it shows by how many times you wrote lol trying to mask your pain.
(Rightly, 16 January 2020 18:00)
By the way, what happened with that 100% tariff he imposed on Serbia a year and a half ago?
(Rightly, 16 January 2020 14:31)
The topic is about protected witness being killed and Haradinaj being a mafiosi. The tariff was an incredibly dumb idea. The comment won't make Haradinaj look smarter and less mafiosi. It won't resurrect the killed protected witness either.
So what's the point? Trying to make the Serbian camp of B92 angry?
Let me tell you the secret: now "SJ", "Watcherovic" and myself are angry at you. So your life is a success! You achieved the goal of your lifetime, congratulations and all my respect.
Now it's time for you to go back to daily work: wrapping the burgers at McDonald's.
(Ataman, 17 January 2020 08:29)
And Serbia's obsession with Haradinaj that was acquitted twice from all of Serbia's false accusations continues...
By the way, what happened with that 100% tariff he imposed on Serbia a year and a half ago?
(Rightly, 16 January 2020 14:31)
@ rightlyaj - yes, it continues....and it will until justice is served...ask the Turks, they know all about Srb persistence, lol!
What about the tariffs? The albos are still shooting themselves in the foot as Beograd is finding other markets for their goods and the "Kosovars" find are paying thru the nose for goods from "other" sources!
Meanwhile, the "recognitions" are spiraling downhill and "visa liberations" are becoming a pipe dream....but don't worry, "taxes" on Serb goods are still in place, lol, lol, lol Tooo funny homer..why would you even bring this embarrasment up??
(Watcherovic, 16 January 2020 15:15)
I realize that ataman is AT MOST 20% Serbian
(Make Serbia Great, 16 January 2020 18:36)
Close if not equal to "0%" I guess. Being a Serb helps, but it is not mandatory.
(Ataman, 17 January 2020 08:37)
___…__
... So what's the point? Trying to make the Serbian camp of B92 angry?
Let me tell you the secret: now "SJ", "Watcherovic" and myself are angry at you. So your life is a success! ...
(Ataman, 17 January 2020 08:29)
Ataman, make up your mind! You are either 0% Serb - as you stated few days ago [link] - or, you are an angry member of the but-hurt Serbian camp due to being reminded of 100% tariff on goods from Serbia, consisting of - among the others - "dustabanlije i dunsteri" like self-admittedly yourself, our little sj and Watcher(o viç).
And by the way, how'd you know that burgers are wrapped at McDonald's? First hand experience?
(Tom L'Orizi, 19 January 2020 03:13)
You see there is no justice for the Serbs, which is long overdue. Thesecterorists have friends in high places of the intelligence services. They are all in the cover up together, if it blows up, they all go down.
It’s one insult after another. These people are scum of the earth. Thaçi in the bye conpaining about justice for racak victims! You couldn’t make it up.
Someone, somewhere will come forward and talk about the destruction of Yugoslavia, the plans for bond steel, the plans for genocide of Serbs. Problem is, how long would they live?
(Stan, 16 January 2020 12:46)
Wrongly, it would be interesting to debate points with you but sadly you just simply tell lies.
There are not 118 contries that recognise Kosovo. Its now less than 100. And you know it. Didnt you hear that 17 nations have withdrawn recognition in the last couple of years??? Even the press in the UK are reporting this.
Why do you lie, who are you trying to kid?????
As for the taxes, yes they have cost Serbia. But its a tiny amount. Serbias GDP is over €50billion. And you think €400m will so greatly damage Serbia?? €400m is just about enough to build one new football stadium. It's insignificant. How old are you??
And numerous reports have concluded that importing from other countries has seen prices increase 5%-7% in the shops in Kosovo. Is that good for ordinary citizens??
These taxes have hurt and damaged Pristina far more. Talks have stalled which means Kosovo is in limbo. That means no UN recognition, no Interpol, Unesco, etc. You should be campaigning to remove taxes, then things can start to move..
You seem to hate Serbia more than love your own. Amazing.
(View from the uk, 16 January 2020 21:05)
If the witnesses keep dying why aren't they in a witness protection program somewhere in Serbia and protection awarded to them 24/7?
Secret police don't have to be obvious. It's only until the end of trial and then they can be placed anywhere in the world by the program.
The answer seems only too obvious. All agencies are infiltrated and tightly controlled by the few goons in the west, including the Serbian one.
(Peggy, 16 January 2020 22:59)
I see Witch-erovic is hallucinating again and trying to console himself on the tariff's heartache. Serbia lost over 400 million euros in 1 year since the 100% tariff was imposed. Serbia has lost the market in Kosova forever. Kosova has not even noticed a price increase on anything and has created great connections with other countries.
Also, Kosova is recognized by 118 democratic countries in the world...and working to increase the number of the recognitions.
I know the tariff subject is very touchy for you and it shows by how many times you wrote lol trying to mask your pain.
(Rightly, 16 January 2020 18:00)
@ rightlyaj - lol, It's evident who's hallucinating and trying to "mask the pain"...lol When was your last "recognization"??
Do your research and find out if the "prices" haven't increased and the "quality" has decreased, lol!
If Serbia has "lost" Kosovo I Mehotija, why the desperation for Serbian recognization?? Why not just go ahead and declare you don't NEED BG recognition?? Watch the floodgates open and the investments start pouring in!!
LOL, you silly little grasshopper you....
(Watcher, 16 January 2020 20:00)
Ataman, make up your mind! You are either 0% Serb - as you stated few days ago [link] - or, you are an angry member of the but-hurt Serbian camp due to being reminded of 100% tariff on goods from Serbia, consisting of - among the others - "dustabanlije i dunsteri" like self-admittedly yourself, our little sj and Watcher(o viç).
And by the way, how'd you know that burgers are wrapped at McDonald's? First hand experience?
(Tom L'Orizi, 19 January 2020 03:13)
Hi Tom, why does Ataman have to make up his mind? You do realize that one can be 0% Serb and still be in the Serb camp, don't you? See learning is easy. Okay, good talk.
(Bre, 21 January 2020 12:51)
Very sad, but not to worry.
There are another 50+ high level witnesses and MANY of Kosovos Uck hillbillies will dangle from the pole. Be patient.
(Staff, 20 January 2020 12:54)
Hi Tom, why does Ataman have to make up his mind? You do realize that one can be 0% Serb and still be in the Serb camp, don't you? See learning is easy. Okay, good talk.
(Bre, 21 January 2020 12:51)
One would become fully learned if Ataman himself confirms his Serb camp membership.
(Tom L'Orizi, 23 January 2020 15:08)
