The Office for Victim Protection and Assistance (OVPA) reported that during the period spanning April 3 through April 10, 2026, victim protectors at the Kosovo level managed a total of 52 new cases. According to the published data, the majority of the recorded incidents involved domestic violence, accounting for 44 of the total cases. Beyond domestic violence, the reported incidents covered a range of serious violations.
Specific categories included assault, recording one case, and sexual assault, which also constituted one case. Furthermore, the report documented one case involving the violation of a protection order, one case of homicide, and one case of kidnapping. The data also highlighted instances related to conflict and familial obligations.
There were two cases classified as war crimes, alongside one case of violation of family duties. In addition to these specific incidents, the period saw the submission of seven requests for protection orders to the court system. Overall, the breakdown of the 52 cases indicates a wide spectrum of victimization requiring assistance.
The frequency of domestic violence cases was significantly higher than any other single category. The documentation confirms that each distinct type of violation, such as assault or homicide, was recorded as one case, while war crimes represented two separate cases. This detailed reporting provides an overview of the scope of protection services utilized across various criminal and civil infractions during the specified week.
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