Suspicions that a second mass grave exists bring back painful memories of the crimes committed during the war and show that justice has yet to be fully served, said Kosovo Assembly Speaker and Acting President Albulena Haxhiu.

In a statement on Facebook, Haxhiu stressed that establishing sovereignty and constitutional order throughout the territory of the Republic of Kosovo, beyond being an institutional responsibility, was a necessary condition for shedding light on the fate of those forcibly disappeared, uncovering mass graves and returning the victims’ remains to their families.

She expressed gratitude and full support for the institutions of the Republic of Kosovo, professional teams, forensic experts and all those working with dedication and professionalism to establish the fate of the forcibly disappeared.

According to Haxhiu, their work represents a valuable contribution in the service of truth, justice and human dignity. She said that every grave uncovered brings the truth closer, but at the same time shows that the wounds of war will remain open until the last missing person is found and those responsible for these crimes are brought to justice.

Haxhiu also expressed her deepest solidarity with the victims’ families, who have been waiting for more than two decades to learn the fate of their loved ones. She assured them that the Republic of Kosovo would remain committed to fully uncovering the truth and honoring the memory of the victims with dignity.

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On August 2, 2026, at 20:54, the discovery of another mass grave in the municipality of Zubin Potok was reported, where human remains have been identified.

This is the second such site discovered in recent days in the municipality. Earlier, a mass grave believed to contain people who went missing during the 1998-1999 war was found in the village of Kalludër e Vogël.

Excavation work in Kalludër e Vogël began at the start of the week, following an investigation that lasted about two years and the arrest of two suspects by the Kosovo authorities.

In a statement published on August 2, 2026, at 20:55, the Special Prosecution of the Republic of Kosovo announced that, in cooperation with the Kosovo Police and as part of the ongoing investigation into the case in Zubin Potok, a suspicious area had been located in the village of Jabukë on August 2.

According to the Prosecution, human remains may be located at the site.

Acting in accordance with the applicable legal provisions, the Special Prosecution will submit a request to the Basic Court in Pristina for authorization to carry out an exhumation and the necessary examinations.

The Special Prosecution of the Republic of Kosovo announced that, as soon as the relevant court authorizations are secured, the necessary procedures will be undertaken in coordination with the Kosovo Police, the War Crimes Investigation Directorate, and other competent institutions.

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Another mass grave has been found in the municipality of Zubin Potok, where human remains have been identified. Further details are expected to be announced soon.

This is the second site of its kind discovered in the municipality in recent days.

Earlier, a mass grave was found in the village of Kalludra e Vogël, believed to contain the remains of people who went missing during the 1998-1999 war.

Excavation work in this village in Zubin Potok began at the start of the week, following an investigation that lasted about two years and the arrest of two suspects by the Kosovar authorities.

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The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs reacted on the social network “X” following the discovery of another mass grave in Kalludër, Kosovo, describing the event as a painful reminder that the consequences of the war remain unresolved.

According to the ministry, each such discovery represents not only an opportunity to identify the victims, but also direct evidence of the crimes committed. The remains found renew the need for the truth to be acknowledged, responsibility to be established, and justice to be served.

For families who have been waiting for more than two decades to learn what happened to their missing relatives, each identification represents a step toward dignity, truth, and justice. The ministry emphasized that Albania will continue to stand by Kosovo in uncovering the fate of missing persons, in efforts to achieve justice, and in preserving historical truth, underscoring that without truth there can be no lasting reconciliation.

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Blerim Isufaj, Chief Prosecutor of the Special Prosecution Office, has visited the village of Kalludër in Zubin Potok, where a mass grave was discovered on Tuesday. It is suspected to contain the bodies of 23 intellectuals from Mitrovica who were killed during the war in Kosovo.

Speaking to the media, Isufaj announced that the excavation process had already begun and that, at this stage, the remains discovered have been confirmed as human.

He praised the efforts of the Kosovo Police, his colleagues and the staff of the Special Prosecution Office, as well as the professional work of the Forensic Medicine team in identifying the remains.

The Special Chief Prosecutor stressed that it is not yet possible to determine when the process will be completed, as excavations at the mass grave may take time.

According to Isufaj, the identification must be carried out in accordance with the relevant standards, and each body must be verified through DNA testing. He explained that the remains cannot be removed immediately because the human body must first be reconstructed, after which they can be sent to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for further procedures.

Finally, Isufaj called for public statements about the case to be kept to a minimum, warning that they could undermine or derail the process.

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Donika Gërvalla, the acting Minister of Justice, closely inspected the works in the village of Kalludër e Vogël in Zubin Potok, where excavations are being carried out for the remains of 23 persons who disappeared without a trace during the 1999 conflict.

She emphasized that the teams are working to high professional standards and hopes that clear and indisputable conclusions will soon be reached. According to her, the main goal remains informing the families about the fate of the missing, so that they may have the opportunity to perform burial rites.

Referring to the process on the ground, Gërvalla called for patience and avoidance of premature statements. She underlined the importance of allowing experts to carry out their work without interference, in order to correctly determine the number of victims and the circumstances of their location.

The minister assessed as a positive development the fact that excavations have begun and have yielded initial results. She added that this daily, weekly and monthly commitment of institutions shows full dedication to clarifying the fate of the missing persons. Finally, Gërvalla reiterated the necessity of maintaining continuous pressure on Serbia, both for opening the archives and for handing over all the missing, with the ultimate aim that such tragedies never be repeated in the country.

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For the second consecutive day, teams are conducting excavations in Kalludër, in the municipality of Zubin Potok, where the remains of 23 persons missing during the recent conflict in Kosovo are suspected to be located.

Acting Minister of Internal Affairs, Xhelal Sveçla, visited the area yesterday where the work is being carried out.

During a statement to journalists, Sveçla emphasized that the localization of this mass grave came as a result of the continuous engagement of security bodies and the assistance provided by residents of the area.

“Thanks to the tireless work of our security institutions and cooperation with the population, we managed to discover a mass grave where the bodies of our fellow citizens are located. Currently, work is continuing with high intensity on several fronts, both in terms of exhumation and investigation, aiming to identify and bring before the justice bodies all perpetrators and responsible persons. We will not stop searching until we find even the last body of the missing,” he said.

As part of this action, on Tuesday two people were arrested, with the initials M.J. and M.B., who were assigned a 48-hour detention order, in connection with the investigations of the Special Prosecution.

The Special Prosecution announced that the entire process of extracting the remains from the soil is being conducted in accordance with the court decision as well as professional and international standards for identification of remains and preservation of material evidence.

“This process is being carried out respecting the court order and professional and international criteria for the identification of mortal remains and the administration of evidence, with the participation of competent institutions and field specialists,” stated the Special Prosecution’s press release.

The excavation activity is part of two separate criminal investigations which are being overseen by the Special Prosecution, while so far the authorities have not provided additional information on the identity of the victims or the circumstances of these two cases.

The Prosecution has also underlined that any subsequent announcement will be made public only in a form that does not harm the seriousness of the judicial process, the identification phase, and the rights of the affected families.

“State bodies remain determined to shed light on all the circumstances of this event, to guarantee justice for the victims and their families,” concludes the statement of the Special Prosecution.

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Excavations in the village of Kalludër e Vogël in Zubin Potok have unearthed a mass grave containing bones and clothing believed to belong to 23 missing intellectuals from Mitrovica during the conflict. On Tuesday, the site was visited by Minister of Internal Affairs Xhelal Sveçla, head of the Kosovo Intelligence Agency Petrit Ajeti, and Minister of Local Government Elbert Krasniqi.

Speaking to the media after the inspection, Sveçla stressed that the discovery of this burial site came as a result of tireless work by security bodies and cooperation with residents. He added that law enforcement is pursuing several directions simultaneously, both on the excavation front and in the investigative one, with the aim of identifying and holding all perpetrators accountable.

The Minister of Internal Affairs stated that the government remains determined to continue searches until the fate of every forcibly disappeared citizen is clarified and justice is ensured for all victims. He concluded his statement with a pledge: “We will not stop until the last body of the missing person is found.”

Currently, competent teams are carrying out further excavations in the area, while authorities have confirmed that detailed investigations are underway to determine the identities of the deceased and to fully document the circumstances of this event.

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In a post on X, she said that she had spoken about this issue as early as 2008 during a meeting with Serbia’s then-Minister of Defense, Dragan Sutanovac.

Kandiq wrote: “The possible mass grave in Pasuljanske Livade was the subject of my meeting with Serbia’s Minister of Defense, Dragan Sutanovac, in 2008. I informed him that I had spoken with a person who claimed to have been the driver of the refrigerated truck used to transport the bodies from Kosovo to the Pasuljanske Livade military base.”

According to her, the person she had spoken with claimed to have been the driver of the truck that transported the victims’ bodies from Kosovo to the “Pasuljanske Livade” military base.

She said that this person had asked for money in exchange for providing further information, but then never appeared again.

Kandiq added that immediately after receiving this information, she informed Minister Sutanovac, but he also never responded afterward.

Pasuljanske Livade is considered the place where the Serbian terrorists who took part in the Banjska attack were trained. This area is one of the main bases of the Serbian army.

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