The MFA requests confirmation from Serbia on the arrest of Avni Qenaj, addresses the Serbian liaison officer in Kosovo
Express newspaper
25/11/2025 18:39
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora (MFAD) announces that, immediately after receiving information on the arrest of Kosovo citizen Avni Qenaj, from the Serbian authorities, the Liaison Office of the Republic of Kosovo in Serbia has taken the first actions by addressing to the Liaison Office of Serbia in Kosovo, an official request for confirmation of the arrest, the specific reasons for the detention, the current location where he is being held, as well as any other information necessary for the further handling of the case.
“In parallel, the Liaison Office of the Republic of Kosovo in Serbia has also notified the Delegation of the European Union to Serbia about the case, requesting increased monitoring and full transparency from the Serbian authorities regarding the procedures undertaken.
“A verbal note has also been sent to the diplomatic missions of the Quint countries accredited in Serbia, with the aim of ensuring the engagement of international partners in protecting the rights and security of citizens of the Republic of Kosovo,” the press release states.
“The Liaison Office of the Republic of Kosovo in Serbia will proceed with the submission of an official request to allow a visit to the arrested person, as soon as the exact location where he is being held is confirmed.”
“The MFA reiterates its full and continuous commitment to clarifying all the circumstances of the case and ensures that public opinion will be informed in a timely and continuous manner about all developments,” the ministry’s response states.
“Once again, the MFA calls on the International Community to increase vigilance and pressure on the Serbian authorities, which continue the practice of mistreatment and intimidation of citizens of the Republic of Kosovo, thus violating international norms and standards for human rights,” the announcement concludes.