OVL-UCK from Prekazi: Kurti has not been cooperative with veterans

War veterans' organizations paid homage at the "Adem Jashari" memorial complex in Prekaz, on the 17th anniversary of Kosovo's independence. They criticized Prime Minister Albin Kurti, who they said has never cooperated with veterans.

The Chairman of the KLA War Veterans Organization, Hysni Gucati, said that they do not boycott the Independence Day celebration, but emphasized that they did not participate in the Organizing Council for marking this 17th anniversary of statehood.

He congratulated all the families of martyrs, invalids and veterans on February 17, while also mentioning the former KLA leaders who are being tried in The Hague.

"On this day, February 17, I first want to congratulate the families of martyrs, invalids and veterans, but also the friends we have in The Hague. A man who was a protagonist, Mr. Thaçi, and who is missing, today we do not feel well or happy. Emotions are great knowing that we have in prison, uncle Jakup, Rexhe and Kadri. This day does not bring us much pride considering that we are truncated without those men. We have boycotted the Organizing Council, because we have fought for this day today to be free. We have not boycotted the holiday. This is a big lie for those who think that the veterans' organization has boycotted the holiday. This is not true," he said.

The chairman of the Association of Families of KLA Martyrs, Xhavit Jashari, said that Kurti has not been cooperative with the veterans, despite their willingness to do so.

"Since Albin Kurti's arrival in this government, we have offered him cooperation, but he has not been willing and at no time and at no moment are we the ones who do not approach the institutions. We are not the ones who avoid cooperation, but we are for cooperation. In this case, I want to ask him a few questions. We all know that they feel proud, but how do those who have collaborated with the Serbian List and the criminal Radoićić to hit the veterans feel? How do those who come to this country during the campaign that has always been a hotbed of fire for the country's freedom feel and raise three fingers?

Also at a time when all activities are suspended due to a tragic accident where three citizens lost their lives. This party comes and raises three fingers and provokes citizens in 'Adem Jashari' Square? How do those who have deposed and submitted to the Special Court all those untruths against the leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army feel? It is normal that today we physically miss Hashim Thaçi who read the Declaration of Independence where today we celebrate the 17th anniversary of the declaration of statehood. Hashim and the others should hold their heads high that they were leaders of the glorious war of the KLA. All those who attack the war and slander about the war should feel ashamed of themselves, "he said. /KP/