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Hans Haekkerup Arrives in Kosovo
UNMIK/PR/469 Mr. Hans Haekkerup, former Minister of Defence of Denmark, arrived in Kosovo today to take up his duties as the new Special Representative of the Secretary General. Heavy snow prevented the planned meeting with…
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SRSG Kouchner Bids Farewell to Kosovo on RTK-TV
UNMIK/PR/466 SRSG Bernard Kouchner last night addressed the people of Kosovo in a 45-minute speech broadcast live over RTK television. While the speech was to be broadcast over separate satellite channels in both Albanian and…
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UNMIK Takes Measures to Tackle Depleted Uranium Issue
UNMIK/PR/467 As the lead organization dealing with all public health aspects relating to depleted uranium in Kosovo, UNMIK has taken several measures in order to protect the civilian population against any possible ill…
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UNMIK and WHO Monitoring Kosovo Population
UNMIK/PR/463 UNMIK, the World Health Organization and the Department of Public Health and Social Welfare have been closely monitoring reports of illnesses allegedly due to contact with depleted uranium. Although no scientific…
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Kouchner Welcomes Haekkerup to Kosovo
UNMIK/PR/462 SRSG Bernard Kouchner today welcomed SRSG-designate Hans Haekkerup to Kosovo, where the Danish Defense Minister arrived for a two-day series of briefings from top UNMIK and KFOR officials on the job that awaits…
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Kouchner to Kosovo A Peaceful New Year
UNMIK/PR/461 On this New Year, the real beginning of the new millennium, Kosovo stands at a crossroads. We have been through an incredible year together, full of progress and tension. Thanks to your own efforts and the…
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War Invalids to Receive Benefits
UNMIK/PR/460 War invalids and the next-of-kin of those who died as a result of armed conflict in Kosovo will get financial payments, free access to public health care and rehabilitations centers and exemption from taxes under…
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Kouchner Condemns Attack on Elderly Serb Couple
UNMIK/PR/459 SRSG Bernard Kouchner today condemned the attack last night on an elderly Serb couple in Obilic, which resulted in the death of Dragan Rapaic. His wife, Vukosava Rapaic, is currently being treated at Mitrovica…