5-year-old from Lipjan in intensive care due to abuse by parents

"A 5-year-old child from Lipjan was brought to the Central Emergency Room, referred by the QKMF Lipjan, due to severe wounds on both soles of the feet, accompanied by pronounced gangrenous changes. At the time of admission, the child was in a serious health condition, with signs of hypotrophy (suspected of malnutrition) and with difficulty communicating," the QKUK's response to KOHĖN states.

It is further stated that immediately after admission to the Central Emergency Room, consultations were conducted by a plastic surgeon and pediatrician, who recommended urgent hospitalization in the Pediatric Clinic - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, for further treatment and monitoring.

The UCCK said that given the suspicions of possible child abuse, the competent authorities, including the Police and social services, have been notified, as stated, in accordance with the procedures and legal obligations for child protection.

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"After admission to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, the child underwent complete laboratory and imaging examinations. Intensive wound treatment is continuing, while multidisciplinary consultations with a vascular surgeon, a plastic surgeon and an orthopedist have also been carried out. Due to the serious psychological condition, a psychologist, a child psychiatrist and a social worker have also been included in the treatment process, in order to assess and provide the necessary psychosocial support," the announcement states.

It is currently stated that the child is without family or legal guardian accompaniment and is under the constant supervision of medical staff and social workers, in accordance with procedures for the protection and care of children in such situations.

Meanwhile, the director of the Center for Social Work in Lipjan, Makfire Shamolli, said that they have taken 6 other children from this family into care.

She said that they have dealt with this family before. "We have also taken 6 other children from the family to offer them security," Shamolli said.

According to the Prosecution, the parents are suspected of the criminal offenses of "Breach of family obligations" and "Serious bodily injury".

"In this regard, the Prosecutor of the case is taking all necessary investigative actions regarding this case. Meanwhile, the State Prosecutor, within the legal deadline, will submit a request for the determination of the measure of detention to the competent court. Due to the sensitivity of the case, we cannot provide details regarding this because the integrity of the investigations and the progress of the investigations may be damaged," the Prosecution's response states.

In the Police report, the case was described as "violation of family obligations".

"It has been reported that a minor Kosovar male victim was brought to the UCCK-Pristina, due to his poor condition, due to lack of treatment by the  of his parents. The suspects were arrested and after being interviewed by the prosecutor's decision, they were taken into custody," the 24-hour Police report states.

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According to the Criminal Code of Kosovo, anyone who violates their legal family obligations, leaving a family member in a serious condition who is unable to take care of themselves, is punished with imprisonment of three (3) months to three (3) years.

According to the Criminal Code, when the criminal offense involves a child, the perpetrator is sentenced to imprisonment of six (6) months to five (5) years.