First Institutional List of War Victims Published, Haxhiu: 12,230 Persons Documented So Far

The Institute of Crimes Committed During the War in Kosovo has presented for the first time the preliminary institutional list of war victims, which so far includes 12,230 documented victims. The news was announced by the Speaker of the Assembly of Kosovo and Acting President, Albulena Haxhiu.

In a Facebook post, Haxhiu explained that this list is not final and that work on documenting cases will continue.

She emphasized that behind each figure lies a life cut short, a family awaiting justice, and a pain that has never subsided. For this reason, according to her, establishing the truth represents not only institutional responsibility but also a moral obligation to the victims and future generations.

Haxhiu appreciated the commitment of the Institute’s staff, underlining that each case is being examined with professionalism and human sensitivity.

According to her, the Institute was re-established through a special law with the aim of building a sustainable institution with a clearly defined mandate for documenting war crimes.

Haxhiu stated that the Institute has now begun compiling the official record of victims. She added that the work must continue with documenting massacres, expulsions, sexual violence, imprisonments, torture, mass graves, and other damages caused by Serbia during the war.

She made it clear that this process will not stop until every victim is identified and every war crime is officially registered.