Kosovo Probes 35 Serbian Officers for 1998 Massacre
The Public Prosecution in Kosovo has charged 35 former Serbian police officers with committing a massacre in 1998 that resulted in the deaths of approximately 60 people. Among the victims was the family of Albanian leader Adam Yashari. The attack targeted the family's home in the village of Berekaz. During the siege and assault, 20 family members and relatives were killed after a three-day siege by special police forces and Serbian forces, led by Milorad Olicic. It is worth noting that investigations carried out over several years revealed that the accused held high-ranking positions within special units affiliated with the Serbian police. The legal proceedings will be conducted in absentia since the suspects are currently not in Kosovo. This massacre is considered a pivotal turning point in the Kosovo War between 1998 and 1999, which resulted in more than 13,000 deaths and concluded with NATO intervention and the declaration of independence by Kosovo in 2008, a move not recognized by Serbia.
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