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Officials voiced strong opposition at a UN Security Council session today, with First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Glauk Konjufca and Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz accusing the UN Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) of basing its report on Serbian propaganda and disinformation. The United States echoed calls for significant changes, advocating for the closure of UNMIK, stating its time in Kosovo is over. In other developments, the President of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, Ekaterina Trendafilova, reiterated the court's unwavering stance on applying the law, amidst ongoing reactions regarding the Special Court Law. Separately, lawmakers Ismaili and Armend Zemaj are investigating alleged misuse of the health budget, citing patient suffering as a consequence. Also today, a suspect was arrested after sustaining injuries in the country and at their workplace. Meanwhile, analyst Valon Syla made a controversial suggestion that convicted war criminals Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, and Jakup Krasniqi could potentially lead the Democratic Party of Kosovo in future elections, despite their current imprisonment for war crimes.

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At a UN Security Council session, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Glauk Konjufca and Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz accused UNMIK of basing its report on Serbian propaganda. The United States supported this stance, urging the closure of UNMIK, arguing its mission in Kosovo is complete. The session also touched upon the Special Court's clash with The Hague concerning Kosovo.

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Ekaterina Trendafilova, President of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, affirmed the court's steadfast commitment to applying the law, emphasizing that no external parties can dictate how judges should interpret or implement legal statutes, despite ongoing reactions within Kosovo concerning the Special Court Law.

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Lawmakers Ismaili and Armend Zemaj are investigating suspected misuse of the health budget, highlighting that these alleged financial irregularities are having a detrimental impact on patients.

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Ramadani expressed sorrow over a US State Department report, noting it is painful when the state fails to adequately protect its most vulnerable citizens.

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