mass graves – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:07:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Remains of at least 23 people found at suspected mass grave site in Kosova https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/08/19/remains-of-at-least-23-people-found-at-suspected-mass-grave-site-in-kosova/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/08/19/remains-of-at-least-23-people-found-at-suspected-mass-grave-site-in-kosova/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:07:20 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=304062 PRISHTINA, Aug. 19 /ATA/ – Human remains of at least 23 people have been recovered during excavations at suspected mass grave sites in Zubin Potok, Kosova, the Special Prosecution, Kosova Police and Institute of Forensic Medicine said on Wednesday.

The remains will be fully identified after forensic examinations and other relevant procedures are completed, the authorities said in a joint statement.

The Special Prosecution and Kosova Police will continue investigating the case through the War Crimes Investigation Directorate, in coordination with other relevant institutions.

Three people, identified by the initials J.R., M.J. and M.B., are being investigated on suspicion of war crimes against the civilian population and are in pre-trial detention, the statement said.

Authorities said they were committed to a professional, impartial and fully documented investigation, with due respect for the dignity of the victims and the families of missing persons.

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]]> https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/08/19/remains-of-at-least-23-people-found-at-suspected-mass-grave-site-in-kosova/feed/ 0 Mass graves in Ukraine/ Xhaçka: World must unite against these crimes https://en.ata.gov.al/2022/09/17/mass-graves-in-ukraine-xhacka-world-must-unite-against-these-crimes/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2022/09/17/mass-graves-in-ukraine-xhacka-world-must-unite-against-these-crimes/#respond Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:01:38 +0000 http://en.ata.gov.al/?p=188106 TIRANA, Sept 17 /ATA/ – Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Olta Xhaçka on Saturday reacted to the latest discovery of what Kyiv calls the largest mass grave of the war near the city of Izium, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, after having been liberated from Russian occupation.

“Shocking images from the mass graves discovered in the liberated Izyum, Ukraine. These revelations are showing the true nature of Russia’s occupation: terror, violence, torture and mass murder,” Foreign Minister said in a statement via the social media.

“ The world must unite against these crimes. The victims deserve accountability,” she added.

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