| Press Statement Philip T. Reeker, Deputy Spokesman Washington, DC August 22, 2002 Kosovo: Statements about Recent Arrests/UNMIK ActivitiesThe United States rejects the statements by the Kosovo Government and other parties that attribute political motivations to recent efforts by the United Nations Interim Administration in Kosovo (UNMIK) to uphold the rule of law throughout Kosovo. The United States fully supports UNMIK's efforts to promote the rule of law under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244. We have no doubt that the arrests have taken place strictly in accordance with the established judicial process and without regard to the ethnic, national or political affiliation of the suspects. We call upon all Kosovo political leaders and others to respect the fundamental principle of a judicial process without political interference. We further urge that any protests remain peaceful and adhere to the rules and procedures for public safety established by the UN authorities. |
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