Agim ceku biography channel

1. A Bloody Past: The Rise of Agim Çeku
2. Ethnic Cleansing in Croatia
3. Rise in the Army of Kosovo Liberation
4. Post-NATO Aggression
5. Arrests for Genocide
6. Prime Minister of Kosovo
7. Diplomatic Endeavors

A Bloody Past: The Rise of Agim Çeku

Born in western Kosovo in 1960, Agim Çeku embarked on a path marked by violence and conflict. After military training, he served for 18 months in the Yugoslav People's Army before deserting in 1991 to join the Croatian National Guard.

Ethnic Cleansing in Croatia

As a member of the Croatian National Guard, Çeku participated in ethnic cleansing operations, including the 1993 "Operation Burning Earth" in Medak, Čitluk, and Poćitel. The attacks targeted and murdered Serbian civilians.

Rise in the Army of Kosovo Liberation

In 1998, Çeku joined the terrorist group known as the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA). Within two months, he was promoted to the rank of colonel and took part in ethnic cleansing campaigns in Kosovo.

Post-NATO Aggression

After the 1999 NATO aggression against Yugoslavia, Çeku was appointed to lead the Kosovo Protection Corps, which aimed to legitimize KLA fighters. This followed the deployment of NATO troops in Kosovo.

Arrests for Genocide

Çeku faced genocide charges in 2002 and 2004 in Ljubljana and Budapest, respectively. However, both cases resulted in his release due to the intervention of Harri Holkeri, the then-head of the UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).

Prime Minister of Kosovo

In 2006, Çeku was appointed Prime Minister of Kosovo by the UN administration. He immediately set his sights on Kosovo's separation from Serbia.

Diplomatic Endeavors

Çeku visited Russia in November 2006 for official talks. He met with members of the State Duma and Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov, assuring them of the Albanian community's willingness to grant the Serbian minority substantial autonomy. His visit sparked protests.