“You speak of free Pristina”, the KLA communique that announced the release of the capital

Today it is 22 years since Kosovo's capital was finally released. Leaders of institutions have congratulated this important date for Pristina in particular and the state in general, the Blic newspaper presents. Below is the communique of 22 years ago, which announced the liberation of the capital as the same began with the verses: “You speak Pristina [...]
Leaders of institutions have congratulated this important date for Pristina in particular and the state in general, the Blic newspaper presents.
Below is the communique of 22 years ago, which announced the liberation of the capital as the same began with the verses: “You speak free Pristina”.
U n FLET FALSE PRIEST
Pristina, June 11, 1999
The Llap Operative Zone Military Command and its Gardiste Units, which together with BIA guerrillas, have long been operating in the capital since this morning, and have officially addressed in Pristina.
Under the intonation of the national anthem, the guards raised the flag early in the morning, which is flowing freely from the balcony of the facility where the Lapi Operative Zone command is located.
The first guest to have visited command and welcomed the KLA to the capital is national pride Adam Demac, the man of great sacrifices, who never let down Pristina in a moment.
Baca Ademi has arrived at Command around 8am with high military honours from the area's commander, Rrustem Mustafa and the National Lapi Operative Zone Guard.
In the warm conversation he then held with Commander Remi and other military leaders Baca Ademi once again reconfirmed the historic role of the KLA and its war, and voiced confidence that this brave boys would know to give the seal and the ongoing processes.
Remy's command has thanked Banca Ademi for the visit, and highly praising his act to remain steadfast in Pristina has stressed that his name was and remains the KLA's moral force.
Around 2:00 p.m. at the Lapp Operative Zone Command, which already has addresses in Pristina, representatives of the NATO Command for Pristina have come under the KFOR mission.
During the meeting with Commander Remi, NATO representatives have stressed the need for co-operation, and both sides have agreed that it should work out as soon as conditions for the safe return of the displaced. This is just the beginning of a long process, in which UCK will have an important role.
NATO military representatives have also landed today in the 151th “Zahir Pajaziti” Brigade and with the management of this command have talked about the modes of co-operation.
In the case of Pristina's liberation, Llap Operative Zone command and Commander Remi send greetings from the liberated capital, ensuring all those displaced from the war that they will soon return to Kosovo and free Pristina to begin building a new life together.












