Press Releases

In her first biannual address to the Security Council as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh urged Pristina and Belgrade to engage constructively and more actively…

New York, 1 January 2022 - We have been made aware of the Kosovo authorities’ declaration as “persona non grata” of a staff member of the United Nations Mission in Kosovo, UNMIK. No official communication has been received by…

Our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the shooting at a bus carrying school students near Gllogjan/Glođane village in Deçan/Dečane. We wish a speedy recovery to all the injured and call…

15 October 2021 - In his briefing to the United Nations’ Security Council on 15 October, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo…

In light of recent developments related to the unresolved situation of the Kosovo-Serb returnee in Gjakova/Đakovica, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, recalls the importance…

13 April 2021 - A strong desire for change was expressed in Kosovo’s recent elections, the Head of UNMIK says. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zahir Tanin made the remarks during his Security Council…

UNMIK is hosting a Digital Trustbuilding Week from 12 to 16 April 2021 to support the Kosovo Trustbuilding Platform, with events ranging from discussions with experts, a social media campaign with actionable pledges from…

SRSG Statement 8 March 2021 - On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, recognises the invaluable contributions of women in building…

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Barrie Lynne Freeman of the United States as his Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in…