Kurti at IKKL: Here you can find the archive of Serbia's genocide, the giant documentation of ethnic cleansing

The acting Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, visited the Institute for War Crimes in Kosovo on Monday, where he was received by the Executive Director, Atdhe Hetemi.

Kurti praised the increase in staff from 23 to 39 employees and the institute's work in documenting war crimes, ethnic cleansing and systematic human rights violations.

He emphasized the importance of archives for collective memory and the elucidation of historical truth.

"I thank the director of Atdhe Hetemi for his hospitality and for his second year report. It is impressive how much commitment this institute has. When I arrived a year ago, on the occasion of the first year of work, there were 23 employees, now there are 39 employees. We also saw the archives and various offices working in all aspects, which are vital for our future in Kosovo. This institute is crucial for collective memory and for the complete clarification of historical truth. From 67 sources, they now have 650 sources from 14 countries; it is a huge job that is being done. It is an institute that receives from others and at the same time it is an institute that seeks information. Here you can find the archive of the Serbian genocide, the huge documentation of ethnic cleansing, the systematic violation of human rights and the consequences and losses that our country has had, where the damage is not only in people, but also in the economy and cultural heritage", said Kurti.

The Director of the Institute, Atdhe Hetemi, said that their presentation was not only a working report, but also an overview of progress in the field of collective memory and documentation of war crimes.

He added that requests for additional staff have been met, reflecting the increased capacities of the institution.

"It is an honor to present our achievements as an institution. This was not only a report of work, but also of progress in the field of collective memory and documentation of war crimes. The requests we have had from the institutions have been the request for an increase in staff; as can be seen from the report, these requests have been fulfilled."