International Justice and the Secret Campaign to Hide Mass Murder in Kosovo

In the aftermath of the 1999 Kosovo War, allegations of mass murder and other atrocities committed by the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) emerged. These allegations were initially met with skepticism by the international community, but mounting evidence has led to a growing chorus of calls for an independent investigation.

Tell It to the World: International Justice and the Secret Campaign to Hide Mass Murder in Kosovo

by Eliott Behar

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One of the most prominent voices calling for an investigation is Carla Del Ponte, the former chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). In her 2008 book, "The Hunt: Me and the War Criminals," Del Ponte alleges that the KLA committed war crimes, including the murder of hundreds of Serb civilians.

Del Ponte's allegations are supported by a number of other sources, including a 2010 report by the Council of Europe. The report found that there is "credible evidence" that the KLA committed war crimes, including the murder of civilians, torture, and sexual violence.

Despite the mounting evidence, the international community has been slow to act. The ICTY has refused to investigate the allegations of mass murder in Kosovo, and the United Nations has also declined to launch an independent investigation.

The lack of an independent investigation has led to a climate of impunity in Kosovo. Those responsible for the mass murder of Serbs have never been brought to justice, and the victims' families have been denied justice.

The secret campaign to hide mass murder in Kosovo is a stain on the conscience of the international community. The victims deserve justice, and the perpetrators must be held accountable.

The Evidence of Mass Murder

The evidence of mass murder in Kosovo is overwhelming. In addition to the testimony of witnesses, there is also physical evidence, such as mass graves and forensic reports.

One of the most notorious mass graves in Kosovo is the one at Cuska. In 2001, the bodies of 800 Serb civilians were exhumed from the grave. The victims had been killed in a single incident, and their bodies showed signs of torture and mutilation.

Another mass grave was found in the village of Racak. In January 1999, 45 ethnic Albanian civilians were killed in Racak by Serbian forces. The killings were widely condemned as a massacre, and they helped to trigger the NATO bombing campaign against Serbia.

The forensic evidence from Racak supports the allegations that the victims were executed. The victims' bodies showed signs of gunshot wounds to the head, and some of the victims had been shot in the back.

The evidence of mass murder in Kosovo is clear and irrefutable. The victims deserve justice, and the perpetrators must be held accountable.

The Secret Campaign to Hide the Truth

The international community has been complicit in the secret campaign to hide the truth about mass murder in Kosovo. The ICTY has refused to investigate the allegations of mass murder, and the United Nations has also declined to launch an independent investigation.

There are a number of reasons why the international community has been reluctant to investigate the allegations of mass murder in Kosovo. One reason is that the KLA is a US-backed organization. The US has been a major supporter of the KLA, and it has been reluctant to acknowledge the allegations of war crimes.

Another reason for the international community's reluctance to investigate the allegations of mass murder in Kosovo is that it would undermine the legitimacy of the Kosovo government. The Kosovo government is dominated by former KLA members, and an investigation into the allegations of mass murder would likely lead to the prosecution of some of the government's top officials.

The secret campaign to hide the truth about mass murder in Kosovo is a betrayal of the victims and their families. The international community must end its complicity in this cover-up and launch an independent investigation into the allegations of mass murder.

The Way Forward

The way forward is clear. The international community must launch an independent investigation into the allegations of mass murder in Kosovo. The investigation should be led by a team of impartial experts, and it should have full access to all evidence.

The perpetrators of mass murder must be held accountable. Those responsible for the killings must be prosecuted, and they must be punished to the full extent of the law.

The victims and their families deserve justice. The international community must do everything in its power to ensure that they receive it.

Tell It to the World: International Justice and the Secret Campaign to Hide Mass Murder in Kosovo

by Eliott Behar

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1422 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	265 pages
Hardcover	:	216 pages
Item Weight	:	16 ounces
Dimensions	:	6.14 x 0.56 x 9.21 inches

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