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Diplomatic Push, Student Marches Mark Sixth Day of Verdict Protests

Kosovo is experiencing its sixth consecutive day of protests against the Special Court's verdict, with student groups now joining the demonstrations in Pristina. This ongoing public outcry is met with diplomatic efforts from the government, which is actively seeking avenues for an appeal.

Prime Minister Albin Kurti, leader of the Vetëvendosje party, engaged with U.S. Representative Mike Lawler in New York to discuss perceived legal inaccuracies in the Specialist Chambers' decision and outline a state strategy for correction. Adding to the international dimension, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama publicly voiced Albania's support for Kosovo in its efforts to overturn the verdict.

Meanwhile, authorities have confirmed the identification of Idriz Rrecaj, a political activist and 'Hero of Kosovo' who disappeared during the war, as one of three victims whose remains were recently exhumed from a mass grave in northern Kosovo.

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Diplomatic Efforts and Continued Protests Against Special Court Verdict

Protests against the Special Court's verdict have extended to a sixth day, with students joining demonstrations in Pristina. Concurrently, Prime Minister Albin Kurti met with U.S. Representative Mike Lawler in New York to discuss legal inaccuracies in the verdict and the government's strategy for correction. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama also pledged Albania's support for Kosovo in overturning the decision.

Identification of Mass Grave Victims

Idriz Rrecaj, a political activist and 'Hero of Kosovo' who went missing during the war, has been identified among three victims whose remains were exhumed from a mass grave in northern Kosovo. This identification provides new details in the ongoing efforts to account for missing persons.

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