Doctor documents over 1,200 cases of Serbian war crimes in Kosovo
Dr. Salih Krasniqi documented over 1,200 cases of alleged Serbian war crimes against Albanian patients during the Kosovo conflict in his revealing two-volume book
Dr. Salih Krasniqi, known in Kosovo as the war surgeon, has revealed substantial evidence of Serbian war crimes against Albanian patients during the Kosovo conflict.
In his two-volume book spanning over 1,000 pages, Krasniqi has documented over 1,200 cases of alleged crimes and torture perpetrated by Serbian forces. This evidence, collected from May 1998 to June 1999, includes detailed patient files from the University Clinical Center of Pristina.
Krasniqi’s findings also shed light on the plight of health care workers, citing the deaths of 45 and detailing the cases of 402 children and 741 adults. He asserts that many Albanians were subjected to brutal treatment, including being tied to radiators or having their wounds reopened with firearms.
The surgeon’s accounts are not solely based on post-war documentation but also on his direct witnessing of these atrocities.
In a notable revelation, Krasniqi challenges the Serbian narrative of the time, particularly the misrepresentation of Albanian patients as victims of NATO airstrikes.
He uncovered discrepancies in the records of patients claimed to be injured by NATO, suggesting a deliberate effort to conceal the true nature of their injuries.
The case of Dubrava prison is a prime example. While Serbian authorities attributed the casualties there to NATO airstrikes, Krasniqi’s investigation indicates that small arms, not airstrikes, inflicted the injuries. This finding suggests a massacre by Serbian forces, contrary to official claims.
Krasniqi’s work also highlights the denial of medical treatment to injured Albanians, with many being sent to prisons instead of receiving necessary care. His efforts to save lives, including clandestinely treating Kosovo Liberation Army soldiers, demonstrate his commitment under perilous conditions.
As Krasniqi prepares to translate his book into English and German, the Ministry of Justice of Kosovo continues to gather evidence to substantiate these claims of war crimes committed by Serbian forces.
Source: Newsroom
