Kosovo finds remains of at least 23 people in suspected mass graves
Summary
Kosovo authorities found the remains of at least 23 people in three suspected mass graves linked to ethnic conflicts in the 1990s. Investigators are conducting DNA tests to identify the victims, who are believed to be ethnic Albanians killed in 1999, while police have arrested three men in connection with war crimes.Key Facts
- More than 20 bodies were found in three suspected mass graves in Kosovo.
- The remains are believed to be of at least 23 individuals, mostly ethnic Albanians.
- The graves were uncovered during excavations in the Zubin Potok area in northern Kosovo.
- The victims likely died in spring 1999 during conflict between ethnic Albanian rebels and Serbian forces.
- About 13,000 people were killed and 4,000 went missing in the 1998-1999 war.
- Thousands of other victims have been found over the years, but roughly 1,600 people are still missing.
- DNA testing is underway to confirm the identities of the remains, which may take months.
- Three local men were arrested and are being investigated for war crimes against civilians.
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