EULEX unhappy that alleged suspects are running in Kosovo elections

14 Nov, 2010 Balkanblog

Andy Sparkes, deputy head of EULEX, said that two Kosovo politicians that are running for office, are under investigation by EULEX in an organ trafficking case. Both are from the Democratic Party of Kosovo, the party of Prime Minister Hashim Thaci. One of them is transportation minister Fatmir Limaj. Sparkes said it would be "more honorable, and better for the reputation of Kosovo" if they do not run for office while under investigation. However, several party officials underlined that a person is innocent until proven guilty.

Ramush Haradinaj, candidate for the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo is currently facing a trial at ICTY.

Another party leader seeking reelection is former parliament speaker Nexhat Daci, the head of the Democratic League of Dardania. On November 10, he was found guilty of "misappropriation of office".

See: Kosovo medics accused of trafficking kidneys.

Source: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

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