The allegations presented the Marty report should be looked into by an international commission, concluded the Swiss National Council Foreign Affairs Committee. The report on human organ trafficking in Kosovo and norther Albania was submitted by by Swiss politician and Council of Europe (CoE) Special Rapporteur Dick Marty.
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Albania: Demonstrations “threat to security”
January 28th, 2011 |
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Albanian police say demonstrations planned by the opposition for Friday in Tirana pose a threat for national security, public order, human rights and freedoms. At the same time, Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha stated that everything is under control.
EU official to visit Albania
January 26th, 2011 |
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Head of the European External Action Service (EEAS) for Russia, Eastern Neighborhood and the Western Balkans Miroslav LajÄak will visit Albania today.
LajÄak is coming to Albania in order to find a solution for the country’s political crisis.
Belgrade, Priština support investigation
January 26th, 2011 |
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After the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted Dick Marty’s report on Tuesday both Belgrade and Priština eagerly expect the investigation.
Marty also expects the investigation into human organ trade in Kosovo and Albania to begin.
“Hague made mistake in Kosovo case”
January 26th, 2011 |
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CoE Rapporteur Dick Marty says the Hague Tribunal made a mistake when it destroyed evidence connected to the Kosovo organ trafficking. The evidence came from the town of Rripe near Burrel, in Albania.
Kosovo organ trafficking resolution adopted
January 25th, 2011 |
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The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) today in Strasbourg voted to adopt a resolution based on the Marty report. 169 PACE members voted in favor, while 8 voted against the document. The resolution calls on the international community and governments in Belgrade, PriÅ¡tina, as well as in Albania, to “undertake measures” in order to clear up the crimes.
“NATO knew Hashim Thaci was criminal”
January 25th, 2011 |
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A London newspaper has published leaked NATO documents that describe Kosovo Albanian PM as one of the “biggest fish” in organized crime in Kosovo. The Guardian has published the article on the day the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe is debating a draft resolution based on Dick Marty’s report on human organ trafficking in Kosovo, and Albania, writes the BBC.
K. Albanian woman dies during illegal crossing
January 24th, 2011 |
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The frozen remains of a young woman were found on the Croatian side near the IzaÄić border crossing between that country and Bosnia. The woman was a Kosovo Albania from the town of Peć, said reports.
PACE to discuss Marty’s report on Tuesday
January 23rd, 2011 |
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Regular session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will begin on Monday.
The highlight of the event will be Council of Europe Rapporteur Dick Marty’s report on organ trafficking in Kosovo and Albania.
Reports: Three dead in Tirana riots
January 21st, 2011 |
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Three demonstrator were killed today in Tirana, Albania, during a protest organized by the country’s opposition parties, according to reports. The clashes that left scores of others injured broke out when demonstrators pelted PM Sali Berisha’s residence “with stones, sticks and umbrellas”, and the police responded by using teargas and water canons.
EULEX prosecutor travels to Albania
January 18th, 2011 |
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Prosecutor of the EULEX Mission in Kosovo Isabelle Arnal conferred Monday in Tirana with Albanian colleagues, said reports. They talked about starting an investigation into human organ trafficking in Kosovo and Albania in the late 1990s, allegedly organized by Kosovo Albanian Prime Minister Hashim Thaci at the time he was one of the leaders of the so-called Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA).
“Doctor Vampire” has no faith in “crime-infested Kosovo”
January 14th, 2011 |
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Turkish surgeon Yusuf Sonmez has denied his involvement in human organ trafficking in Kosovo and Albania. In an interview for the Belgrade-based daily VeÄernje Novosti he stated he did not intend to appear before the EU mission in Kosovo, EULEX, court which indicted for being the “chief surgeon” in the private clinic Medicus in PriÅ¡tina.
Croatia lifts visas for Albanians
December 31st, 2010 |
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The Croatian government has decided to abolish visas for the citizens of Albania as of next year, ATA news agency reported.
As of January 1, 2011, the citizens of Albania will no longer require visas when crossing Croatian borders or staying in the country up to 90 days.
War crimes prosecutor criticized
December 23rd, 2010 |
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Opposition MPs today in parliament criticized War Crimes Prosecutor Vladimir VukÄević for his handling of the Kosovo organs case. Serb Progressive Party (SNS) MPs demanded on Thursday VukÄević’s resignation after his comments regarding the report on KLA’s trafficking of organs taken from kidnapped Serbs in Kosovo and Albania, submitted by Council of Europe rapporteur Dick Marty.
Albania invites EULEX to investigate
December 22nd, 2010 |
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Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha officially invited EULEX representatives on Wednesday to launch an investigation into the organ trafficking case. The report submitted by Council of Europe (CoE) rapporteur Dick Marty said organ harvesting victims from Kosovo were taken to Albania in 1999 and 2000.
Marty on witness security, impartial probe
December 22nd, 2010 |
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Following his report on crimes and human organ trafficking in Kosovo, and Albania, Dick Marty pointed to the problem of securing an impartial investigation.
The Council of Europe rapporteur also commented on “an appropriate court which would guarantee the security of witnesses and which would not allow pressures from the outside”.
Albanian prosecution rejects accusations
December 21st, 2010 |
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The Supreme Court of Albania dismissed all accusations of Council of Europe (CoE) rapporteur Dick Marty.
The Swiss senator wrote in a report published last week that KLA took their Serb and other civilians victims kidnapped in Kosovo to Albania, where their body parts were removed to be sold in the black organ market.
Marty: Everyone knew about shocking crimes
December 16th, 2010 |
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Council of Europe (CoE) Rapporteur Dick Marty addressed reporters today as his draft report on human organ trafficking was adopted.
The Swiss, known for his exposure of illegal CIA-run prisons in Europe, put together a damning report on allegations that Serb and other civilians in Kosovo were kidnapped in the wake of the 1999 war, and taken to Albania where their organs were removed and sold in the black market.
Visa-free travel for Bosnia, Albania
December 15th, 2010 |
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As of Wednesday, the residents of Bosnia-Herzegovina who possess biometric passports will be able to travel visa-free to the EU member states. This also applies to trips to Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway.