evolving international practices for protection of human rights- the un human rights advisory panel and eu human rights review panel
;Remzije ISTREFI
Journal of microbiology (Seoul, Korea)2017Vol. 13pp. 60-71
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Abstract
This article analyses the unique development of the international human rights non judicial
protection mechanism in Kosovo. Since 1999 Kosovo has been placed under international supervision
carried out by international organizations, namely the United Nations and the European Union. The
UN’s Mission in Kosovo (UNMK) was unprecedented both in scope and structural complexity. After
the Declaration of Independence by Kosovo authorities on 17 February 2008, the European Union Rule
of Law Mission in Kosovo EULEX took over to assist and support the Kosovo authorities in the rule
of law area, specifically in the areas of the police, the judiciary and customs. The UNMIK’s extensive
mandate and EULEXs limited executive powers in practice have affected human rights of Kosovars as
a consequence of the UNMIK and EULEX actions and inactions in the course of exercise of their
mandates. This study will try to reveal the processes that lead to establishment of these two unique
international human rights Panels and their impact on human rights protection of individuals under
international administration. The main question to be addressed is if these two human rights panels are
providing the adequate remedy for addressing human rights violations by international actors in a post
conflict Kosovo.