Hargrees: The process of dawning the missing has been stuck for years

Great Britain's Ambassador to Kosovo Jonathan Hargrees said they remained committed to helping Kosovo.

Over 1500 people are still missing and families are still waiting for answers to justice, peace and peace of mind. I am impressed that wherever he goes to Kosovo, how delicate trust remains and how in many countries fear still prevents people from witnessing. But families have the right to know about the fate of their loved ones, they deserve our actions and institutions. As Great Britain, we remain committed to helping Kosovo, because all citizens of Kosovo with the legacy of the conflicts of the 1990s, because it has not only to the past but also to the future ... I am also concerned that progress towards understanding the fate of the missing has been stalled for years and months, that it is not moving fast enough. The government of Great Britain continues to search at the highest levels here and in Serbia that can be done more and should immediately become”, he said.

He has recalled Bajram Qerkiniaj, who he said died without having managed to provide information about his son.

“Baca Bajram never stopped looking for his missing son, who became the voice of families, all communities throughout Kosovo, but even beyond. I know that his strength and co-herem has inspired so many of us for so many years... the voice of basa Bajram will be deeply lacking. Until we mark the International Day of Extinction, remember that we all have deep responsibilities to continue moving forward the legacy of Bayca Bajram and continue for awareness of opening doors by encouraging Kosovo institutions and Serbia to work together to unlock obstacles to know the truth”, he said.

Martha Gazideda, who is the manager of the UNDP's programme for governance and peace, has also remembered Qerrykina, saying the demand for justice must be continued.