Veterans at KLA march demand release of former leaders in The Hague: Our war was just

As part of the celebration of Pristina Liberation Day, former members of the Kosovo Liberation Army, dressed in KLA uniforms, marched through the squares of the capital, while demanding the release of former KLA leaders who are being tried in The Hague.

They stated that the KLA's war was just and that its former leaders are unfairly facing the judicial process in The Hague, while expressing optimism that they will return to Kosovo as soon as possible.

Disabled veteran of the KLA war, Asllan Doshi, known as Deputy Commander Togu, said that the march and commemoration of the liberation war are an expression of respect for veterans, disabled people and all those who contributed to the liberation of the country.

"We believe that the release should be immediate because it is essentially a punishment and an unfair judgment of our liberation war," he said.

KLA war veteran Hajzer Bistrica also recalled his commitment during the war, saying that he served in the Kosovo Liberation Army from the first days until the liberation of the country.

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Bistrica said he feels proud to be a living witness to the sacrifice of war and that the emotions of this day are indescribable.

"I served in the Kosovo Liberation Army from the first days until the day of liberation. I am a participant who carried weapons from Albania to Kosovo to help even a little the soldiers who did not have the opportunity to get on the road, we are proud of that period that we had the opportunity to help our soldiers who were here. I am proud that today I achieved it and I am a living witness of that sacrifice that took place," he said.

Speaking about the former KLA leaders who are being tried in The Hague, Bistrica said that they should not have to face that process and that he expects their return to Kosovo as soon as possible.

The Commander of the Fifth Llap-Gollak Operational Zone, Islam Kelmendi, said that the KLA uniform remains a sacred symbol for fighters and that every appearance with it awakens the emotions of wartime.

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Meanwhile, the mayor of Pristina, Përparim Rama, thanked the KLA veterans for participating in the march, saying that the activity was organized in commemoration of the sacrifice of the martyrs and families who contributed to the country's freedom.

"I thank the veterans of the Kosovo Liberation Army who joined us today. We held a march as a sign of remembrance of the great sacrifice, of the values ​​of the Kosovo Liberation Army, and of each martyr, of each family that has sacrificed everything so that today we have freedom, democracy, so that today we can come together and plan for the future of our country. Congratulations on June 11, the Liberation Day of the capital! Many thanks to the veterans! Glory to all the martyrs and families who have given everything so that today we can be free and celebrate this wonderful day in peace", said Rama.