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Justice in Kosovo 2012

Justice in Kosovo 2012

On December 23, 2012, “Justice in Kosovo” discussed all of the main events that happened that year.

Reforms within Justice System

Reforms within Justice System

The judicial system is preparing to start work in the New Year with a completely different setup. The challenges in implementing these changes are expecting to lead the Kosovo Judicial Council, KJC, to the constitutional court. The judges are sceptical about these reforms and their implementation.

The sentence of Xhabir Zharku

The sentence of Xhabir Zharku

On December 16, 2012, “Justice in Kosovo” discussed the sentence of Xhabir Zharku

Unfound detention orders

Unfound detention orders

The program raised and included these questions: How many people have been kept in detention and then freed after being deemed innocent by courts during this year? Why do Kosovo courts issue detention orders without oversight?

Illegal weapons

Illegal weapons

Justice in Kosovo has reported on illegal weapons that Kosovo Citizens use.

Investors Threatened

Investors Threatened

“Justice in Kosovo” broadcasted a report on the threats that investors endure when investing in Kosovo.

The murder in Reshtan – Suhareka

The murder in Reshtan – Suhareka

Justice in Kosovo broadcast a report on the tragedy of Kryeziu family in Reshtan – Suhareka. The report shed light on a tragic story whereby the wedding of Kujtim Kryeziu turned into a deep grief. The day after the wedding there was a brawl and people used woods, hammers, and knives between the family and friends, as reported by Justice in Kosovo.

Traffic accidents

Traffic accidents

The offense Court in Vushtrri municipality received 21 subjects for traffic violation that Blerim Kasumi, a 21-year-old had committed. The head of this court, Rifat Bllata, confirmed that on May 7, 2012 this institution sent to the Court a decision, which prevented Mr Kasumi to drive his car for five months.  But, Kosovo Police did not enforce this decision. On September 10, Blerim Kasumi killed while driving a 17-year-old youngster named Fatlum Bunjaku. The perpetrator of this act is the son of one of the most known businessmen of Vushtrria. The wife of the Police Commander in Vushtrria is employed in a business owned by Blerim’s father.

Deputy stands in for jailed mayor in Skenderaj

Deputy stands in for jailed mayor in Skenderaj

In the debate held on Thursday evening in Skenderaj, the current local government was accused of or criticized for the following: employing people on a partisan basis and through family connections, economic discrimination, presiding over a 67 percent unemployment rate, not dealing with the lack of running water and others. The mayoral candidates stated that the situation will change if they come to power.

Belgrade-backed candidate refuses to participate in the Novo Brdo debate

Belgrade-backed candidate refuses to participate in the Novo Brdo debate

The Belgrade-backed Serbian Citizens Initiative list candidate for mayor of Novo Brdo was the only one who did not take part in the TV debate of “Life in Kosovo.” Candidates from this party refused to participate in similar debates in Partes, Ranillug and Kllokot.

Kacanik’s palm trees have dried out; flowers promised as substitute

Kacanik’s palm trees have dried out; flowers promised as substitute

Most of the 23 palm trees planted in Kacanik in 2011, at the time when the municipality was led by now-fugitive Xhabir Zharku, have dried out, whereas the candidates vying for mayor of Kacanik, have agreed that the project was a failure.

Modest promises from Gracanica candidates

Modest promises from Gracanica candidates

Three of the four candidates running for the mayor of Gracanica, among them the current Mayor Bojan Stojanovic from Savez Kosovskih Srba (League of Kosovo Serbs ), did not give many promises during the “Life in Kosovo” municipal debate.  They provided no solution to the problem of stray dogs, considered a nationwide problem. The fourth candidate, the Serbian Citizens’ Initiative, did not take part in the debate.

Arguing and noise in Ferizaj

Arguing and noise in Ferizaj

The debate program “Life in Kosovo” held on Wednesday, in Ferizaj, was with a lot of ado including arguments. Agim Aliu’s supporters cheered like they were in a stadium, causing the reaction of other candidates’ supporters.

Water for votes in Drenas

Water for votes in Drenas

Drenas mayoral candidates promised access to running water to a large number of residents, as only 10 percent of its citizens have access to the network. The current mayor of the Drenas municipality, Nexhat Demaku is running against Izet Abdyli from LDK, Rifat Demaku from Vetevendosje and Shaban Hasi from AAK. The candidates attacked one another during the debate.

Suspected law-breakers among mayoral candidates in Dragash

Suspected law-breakers among mayoral candidates in Dragash

There are eight candidates running for the mayor of Dragash. Among them are those charged with the misuse of their official position and  tax evasion.