Yugoslavia (Kosovo province): Ill-treatment: 14 men, ethnic Albanians from Kosovo province in the Republic of Serbia

Fourteen ethnic Albanians from Kosovo province were reportedly arrested and beaten by police at Decani police station on 14 September 1994. They were among some 40 to 50 ethnic Albanians arrested in Isnic village after police interrupted a concert held to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the adoption by ethnic Albanian deputies of a constution proclaiming Kosovo province a republic. Several were reportedly severely beaten, in particular Mete Zekaj. Those arrested were reportedly released later the same day, although many were ordered to report back to police the following day.

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