Activist Ibrahim Kelmendi asserted that the Kosovo Liberation Army (UÇK) existed prior to its official naming on November 17, 1994, in Aarau, Switzerland. During an appearance on Debat Plus on TV Dukagjinit, as part of the “Dosjet” series, Kelmendi linked the formation of the UÇK to the decisions made by the Fourth General Assembly of the LPK. Kelmendi stated that the process of the UÇK’s establishment was analogous to a birth, suggesting that its existence preceded its formal designation.
He explained that the groundwork for the organization was laid by the Fourth General Assembly. Furthermore, he reported that on October 4, 1993, the General Council passed a resolution that led to the creation of the Special Importance Commission and the “Vendlindja Thërret” Fund. According to Kelmendi, the leadership determined the name of the guerrilla force that was subsequently formed on November 17, 1994.
His testimony suggests a phased development, wherein foundational decisions were made months before the public acknowledgment of the group’s name. The statements provided by Kelmendi offer an account detailing the organizational precursors and the sequence of decisions that culminated in the establishment of the UÇK.
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