SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO J2 SPECIAL PROJECTS TARGET FOLDER ‘LIDENTIICATION 14. Basic Info WANE. ALT FIRST NAME | Xhavit. 10 Number aks ‘Also Known As | ZEKA, O7ekao, ‘Ethnic KCALBANIAN a ane re? Religion Unknown Fathers Name | Unknown (Date OF Birth | 08 Mar 1956 ‘Place Of Birth | NOVO SELO ‘Unknown ities Unknown Unknown: MALE Unknow Unknown Unknown ‘DARDANIA Geeta PRIETINA Previous reporting indicates that HALITI also has a flt close to the K-ShiK ‘ulin in PRISTINA at GR: EN 136236, ‘Owns many houses in Kosovo (Vitomirica, Pec and Kosovska Mitrovica areas) and abroad (Albania and Switzeriand) ‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATOSECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO Wark Adareasea [nina Phones [0037744 720286 003813841408 003813523768 Family amnow ‘Associated Have been sghied in café Dubrovnik, Dardaria PRISTINA Locations. Hotel Teranda, PRIZREN. ‘Connections fo a group that ofen masts at THANA restaurant between PEC ‘and PRISTINA. Gare; Description | RANGEROVER 4 (1087) _T25KS 220, and Plates. Black Land Rover Discovery (131 KS 733) ‘Adaltional points — | WAC GH-00475-09, weapon: Gzech C2100 Sm ~ B1670, Possessionjs) | Unknown 4.4, Poltical Party (Member or Related to) Hie was member of the Popular Movement for Kosovo (LPK), the UCK‘e primary fundraising ‘otganisation, Now he is member of PDK. 15. Function (Official Suspected) He is KOSOVO Assembly Presidency member He is KOSOVO Patrol Board member. He is a major criminal leader in KOSOVO He owns many sores and restaurants in PEC. He has previously been reported as a member of ShK andlor KSHIK. He is atlending the JIAC (Joint Interim Administrative Counc as the secretary for THACT. 16. Interests Snknown 47. Education Languages ALBANIAN ‘SERBIAN Alle GERMAN ‘Altended University of PRISTINA. He studied Psychology but dd nt fish his degre. 418, Character / Psychological Analysis He seems to be very itoligent, also possess good organizational skis In spite ofthe fact that he 's involved in organized crime end connecting in murders throughout KOSOVO, there is no ‘evidence or warants against him, As many UCK members, HALITI espoused Marist ideology during the early 1900's, Z.BACKGROUND 24. Miltary TUCK /KPC Background He was Chief ofFinarce and head of the logistics directorate of UCK General Staff, SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATOSECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO (05 APR 00: Rumors indicate that he has collaborated wth the UDB (Serb inteligence Service) Informed the Serbs of arms ‘shipments! destined for the FARK (hat wore close to MY. RUGOVA), ‘which had a strong struggle with UCK. 22, Political Background He was connected othe increased intimidation of LOK memters through the KSHIK. He is a Member of the PPOK Presidency and one of the Albanian Representatives in the “Transtional Council, He is PDK leader advisor, member of PDK Presidency and krown as the blackmail coordinator. He has been an identified as being active supporter of the Werkers Paty of Albania, in KOSOVO. He is the power behind Hasim THAQI controling the PDK poltcian through financial means 2.3. Police / KPS Background Unknown 2.4, Business/Economic Interests/Ownership Background He is rumored to be a Mul-Millonaie. The Homeland Calis fund, which was more of less rant by Xhavit HALIT, ls where his wealth appears to stem from, there have been numerous rumors. | suggesting tha the funds coffers were porous and would endup inthe pockets of HALITL. HALITI hhas stong tes tothe Albanian Malia, ‘The Homeland calling fund received its money trom Kosovars that lived abroad, and those. ‘supporting the UCK cause. After the war stopped the moray coming infor this cause slowed ‘down. AS a resuit, HALITI tured to organized erime on a grand scale. Using this money he. ‘supports the PDK and possibly the K-SHIK 5. Criminal Background (Known andior Suspected Criminal Activities) Highly involved in prostitution, weapons and drugs smugging also pettol smuggling: linked in jweapons smugging to Fatos NANO. He has gcod relation ship with ELSHANI famiy and he Controls crime and smuggling actviies in VITOMIRICA (ON 4526) whichis a geographically 1 strategic junction for his smuggling business avold the LULINA Pass contrl | He is possibly involved in the murder of Xhemali MUSTAFA, LDK and former advisor of Mr RUGOVA, kiled on 07DECO0. HALITI probably ordered Fat DURMAKO to kil Mr MUSTAFA. He has also been linked to at two deaths, the death of Ili KUNOSHET] in 1998 and the death of ‘All UKA in 1997. lr produced a six-page report of legal actives that Xhavithad cornmited Has been arested for possession of drugs and 500,000 DM, 26. Family Background (Family Member; Clan Member) Inthe late 1980s: He immigrated to Switzerland. He Is beleved to have family in Switzerand and in Tirana (ALBANIA), (Grothersn-iaw of RUGOVA) ~ NOT CONFIRMED 27, omners HALITI was ‘placed’ by the Serbs in a prison cell wth Adem DEMACI. The two shared a call for four years, and HALIT became a confidant of DEMACI He Is reported to be the responsible for the operation of the "ARCO BALENO” ambulance, intercepted in NOVO SELO (weapons smuggling in emergency car). Usual Locations Have been sighted in café Dubrovnik, Dardania PRISTINA, and Grand Hotel in PRISTINA SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATOSECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO ‘Owns many houses in KOSOVO (VITOMIRICA, PEC and MITROVICA areas) and abroad (ALBANIA and SWITZERLAND) ‘Grand Hotel in PRISTINA (operational base). He visite several imes the USA 3. MORE PICTURES: 4. OTHERS COMMENTS Xhavit HALITI with Fatos NANO (former Prime Minister of ALBANIA) were in charge of ‘destabizing area before the KOSOVO conflict started and they are supporters of GREATER. ALBANIA. HALITI has probably a stong suppor from ALBANIA to due his inks withthe Shik, his legal activities and his elabons with Fatos NANO. Mr HALITI has been political and fnancial advisor of Hashim THACI. He ie esponsibe for the budget of POK and of the association named “Call of the MOTHERLAND” The organization controls the money ofthe Albanians who are spread out in the word and are wing to help the. ‘Aanian cause. There are some rumours that THACI woul! Ike distance himself from HALITI {ad reputation amongst K-Albanians), but he cannot because HALITI of the contro! HALITI has. ‘over Hashim THACI. Several reports state that HALITI ie more than the ‘eminence gris’, and HALITI shouldbe the real boss, He is probably behind the suspension of Remi MUSTAFA and other four KPC members, that suspensions were poticaly motivated because al of them were Ramush HARADINAJ supporters. (Aan). ‘Me HALIT with Kadri “SALI” VESELI, chief of KShiK prepared “Black Ist” of moderate poticians. io were intimidated by KSHIK and PDK supporters. ‘Mr HALITI was coordinator of extortion operations for POK suppor. He is reportedly related tothe MUSAJ family and he probably passed them information thal Daut HARADINAJ is behind the 19 July 00 kiling one ofthe Sadik MUSAL's brother For his business activities HALITis using the PRISTINA “Grand Hotel” as his base, European Council has drafted alist where are included the Aanians’ names who are not ‘accepted to enter its party members. Xhavit Halll, Kosovo Democratic Prosperty Party (POK), National Liberation Army (NLA), supporter, Bom on O8.03.1968 Is one ofthe names in the Ist ‘mention before (EU doc 18 Jul). (GIREL TO UGA AND NATO) Xhavithas been linked to two deat. ‘Ilr Konuschevki, a contender for leadership with Halli forthe Lafi Zone in 1998, Documents ‘were brought forward by lr that proved Halti_was involved in crime. This led to Halt being ‘expelied from the KLA and lr was found, less than a moms later, dead by the Kosovo border. + All Uka, 2 reporter in Tirana, who supported the Independence movement but ertcized tn Drnt.Uka was brutally disigured witha botle and screwdriver in 1997. His roommate at the time was Hashim Thad. Xhavit HALITI now has an addtional bodyguard called Fadil SNU. Fadil SNU is @ cose associate ‘of Agron HARADINAJ and can often be seen in his company. Fadi SNU Is oflen seen at the ShIK offices and is described as follows: SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. Age. = Approximately 35 years old @. Build = Aihete @). Complexion 2 Dark, swath (@). Distinguishing Marks = None idented (©. Elevation = Approximately 188-170 om. ©. Face = Glean shaven. @). Hair Black and brushed back, CONTACT COMMENT: | am sur that Fall [SNU] is @ member of ShIK. | believe he worked 4 bodyguard within the criminal fraternity about 2 % years 2g0. | bebeve he is from PRISTINA (EN 1323), and stil Ives thre at the moment. Rifat CEKU now appears to be concentrating on matters wihin the Grand Hotel and only driving HALITI when required, whist Fadi SNU Is Concentrating on HALITI's secutty. COMMENT ENDS. (Answer RFI 326) ‘There is a great respec around him, and the fact that he probably isthe main gure in PDK is not ‘making this impression less. He isa hardtner, people are afraid to pass information about him because they know he can buy aon trom just about anyone, SLASSOCIATED PERSONALITIES 54. Business ‘The ELSHANI family has close links with Xhavt HALITI who allegedly is connected to organized crime as well 8 K-ShIK. This is interesting since HALITI has been linked to intimidation and ‘murder of LDK members and is himself involved In PDK. Through the head ofthe ELSHAN! family there isa close connection to Ekrem LLUKA, a wealthy businessman frequently associated with ‘organised crime, mainly smugging. ‘Agim ELSHANI the beer factory director (Ekrem LLUKA owns the facto) toHALITI closely connected 52. Crime Fatos NANO: former Prime Minister of ALBANIA and involved in weapon smuggling with HALITI Bujar BUKOSHI: they have co-operated in a joint venture to set up a bank in Pristina (his venture was unsuccessful. Sabit GECI (aka Copa or “the lame): Sabit GECI and his brothers were probably Mr HALITI'S men of all works. during the war "COPA" was one of the leaders of the PU (the UCK security Service). He is one of the main persons involved in organized crime in PRISTINA. GECI group was reported linked to havit HALITI and Rexhep SELIM! and to Special Pole during the Kosovo war. Shaban SHALA. EEkrem LLUKA, a very prominent criminal fgure. They are connected through Agim Elshani, who ‘manages Lluka'slogal beer fectry(The Elshani tary, five brothers, are all connected to Hall and are suspected of itogal tafickng. HASKAA., a former sniper and reputed tobe 2 paid assessin, who charges between 10,000 and 20,000 DM per attack. Halt has been spotted in Haska| company with Hashim Thaci. Naim MUJA, 2 Pristina based arms dealer. Halli sont Muja to Albania to be Ahmet Krasniqs bodyguard shorty before Krasnigs assasinaion in SEP 98 Nexmija HOXHA and Hyshini MILOSH, active supporters of the Workers Party of Albania in Kosovo, Hyshini is elleved tobe part ofan unidentified crime group aut HARADINAJ, thought fo be connected to crime in Westemn Kosovo,..Dautson trial for ciminal activity at this time, ‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATOSECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO 53. Politics Hashim THACL Leader of POK. ‘Adem DEMACI: They shared a cell for 4 years and HALITI became a confidant of DEMACI. [DEMAC! is acvisor of Prime Minister in KOSOVO and Chairman ofthe Committe for Tolerance, former UCK poltial leader. Rexhep SELIM! : He was 2 UCK member inthe Drenica and then public order minister within the GOK; Rexhop has beon blacked by the US government. Ramush HARADINAJ s President of the AK and is working on his image and may be moving away fom that connection, “Xnavit HALIT! was proposed in late Jan 02 along with Hydajet HYSENI-KALOSHI as the PDK's ‘nominations forthe thei tvo postions on the Assembly Presidency. On 04 Mat 02 HALITT ‘nomination was duly approved by an Assembly vote. HALIT is also on the Commitee Emergency Preparedness (a hang out for those with coonections fo either AIK (Agim KRASNIQI {(LDK)) oF KShiK (HALITI Rinself), and the Vice-Chairman ofthe Budget Commitee HALITYs involvement in the Assombly was intially Imted, however he has become a regular Speaker and has expresses his views quite often, For instance in the debate on Privatization he ‘expressed his frustration that the Assombly was wasting fs time on a debate about which they litle real influence on whist neglecting Issues that they could manipulate to the benefit of the people of KOSOVO. HALITI suggested altering the Constitutional Framework ifthe Assembly Wanted to discuss other issues. HALITI, who is a wealthy man from his time in exe in Switzeriand, is almost certainly very interested in the process of prvatzation ‘and the: establishment of the KOSOVO Trust Agency (KTA) with an eye on potential investment opporunibes. Equally, due to visits abroad, the Assembly Presidency enjoys a reasonably good working relationship and there have been several occasions where there have been exchanges of banter between HALITI and Nexhat DACI (Assembly President), (update O1.01.-07,09.2002) HALITI SUPPORTS BLJAR BUKOSHI AND HIS NEW PARTY (PReK) HALITI nas alo expressed support for Bujar BLKOSH in his ventura offering the Naw Pacty of Kosovo (PReK). BUKOSH! and HALITI know each othr well as both wore iwvolved In raising ‘money ffom the Diaspora in order to fund activity in Kosovo (including KLA).” It appears that Father than competing against each other, there was some co-operation. Furthermore, HALIT's ‘expression of support could be due tothe PDK hoping that PReK may steal votes from the LOK. (update 01.01 01.09.2002) 5.4. Military / Security Fatos KLOSI: He is the Shi commander in Albania. Halti was his body guard and his associate before the confict in Kosove. Kad "SALI" VESELI whe former PU commander in Pristina, He is the ShIK commander in Kosovo, Rifat CEKU: has beon seen several ies in company with HALITI, and together they controled ‘the suspension of, among ohne, Rrustem MUSTAFA, ‘Azom SYLA (aka Dala): they both are close together since many years (as LOK members). They iboth are accused of having taken control of the UCK wih other ORENICA clannieh members ‘during the war, thus preventing the LOK and other factions of influencing the HOs and of claiming ;Rateriy of the UCK. Moreover both men managed to contro alle supplying circuits from Albania 6 SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATOSECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. to the UCK, thanks to @ tight connection with the ShK and the mafias. They also diverted weapons and money forthe own pf that were intially tobe transfered to KOSOVO, ‘Sami LUSHTAKU: His family is one of the most influential n te region and since the end ofthe JASHARIS the LUSHTAKUhave narrow links with the SELEMI fay. Sulejman SELIM! (aka Sutan), former KLA member and possible criminal figure : Rexhep's brother. Sylleman is Deputy Commander ofthe TMK. laa BALAJ i inked to KSMVK and Me. Xhavt HALITL ‘Agron HARADINAL is beieved to be a momber of K-ShIK and a close associate of Xhavit HALIT, Isa BALAI, All HASKAJ and Azer SYLA. ‘Al AHMET ska Abaz XHUKA, Hashim THACI, Azem SYLA and Xhavt HALITIthe four founders ‘so-called Younding fathers ofthe UCK in 1993, 5.5. others FOES: + Rrustem MUSTAFA: HALITI was probably behind his suspension from KPC ‘+ Ramush HARADINAL: leader of AK the opposite party fo POK. + Hashim THACI: there are rumors that there isan intemal dispute between HALITI and THACI. + Drton ZHJEQI a feud'— diferent fractions within UCK. Involved In geting ZHJEQI in ALBANIAN prison? + Ts onthe EU entry-ban tet He is also involved in the FENIKS Co. This company. which is based in Switzerland is led by ‘Quazim OSMONAL, wih Nazim HARADINAJ who is 2 very close business frend of HALIT FFENIKS has very cose relation wit the Isiamic Jihad and the Turkish Islamic extremist, (J2X HUMINT SUMMARY = 06 OCT 00). ‘THE ALBANIAN CONNECTION: HALITI has served asthe P-ovsional Goverment’ representative to Albania, but has spent most of his time in Pristina with only occasional tips to Trana since June 1999. He has longstanding tis to Albania through his wartime role as Kosovo Liberation Army (UCK)logities chien which he was responsible for funnaling weapons and money trough Albania to UCK units in Kosovo, MILITARY CONNECTION: AS described above, HALIT held a positon in the UCK General Stft. In his postion he has built ‘up close connectons with Rustem REMI” MUSTAFA, Ramush HARADINAJ, Rexhep SELIMI and Lat GASH! GASH isthe Chief of inteigence in the RTG 5 (Former Llap operational zane). This link is very Useful for his close tes fo Selmi, both in the offeial PRP business and the suspected criminal setvibes. Reportedly, REMI and HARADINAL tended to oppose Hashim THAGI. It was HALITI who acted 88 an intermediate between those two and THAGI. His close ie with both HARADINAJ and REMI provides HALITI with a secure ground for his e“minal activity. These two zone commanders ‘control about 60% of Kosovo proper. HARADINAJ is connected with Ekrem LLUKA who Is involved in smuggling, mosty working from the PEC ares, “The following Is apart of J2X Drenica area 110302.doe, (NS Rel Aut Fin Swe) The GEC! clan is vary acve in PEC, MITROVICA, SKENDERAJ and [PRISTINA areas, Its principal llega activity isthe smuggling of peo through the KULINA pass, 7 SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATOSECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO For tis special actiity, the GEC! family which is native of SRBICA/SKENDERAJ area, has the pledge of Xhavit HALIT, who is the "PATRON" ofall the goods passing tough VITOMIRICA Towards KULINA and MONTENEGRO. The economical power, the gocd relationships with ZEKA" HALITI and the fiendship with the SELIM clan (‘Suitan’ Syleman, Rexhep and llaz {fom KLINA) gives tothe GECI Family the role ofthe Drenica Valley criminal eading group. (NS Rel Aut Fin Swe) ISTOK is the strategic epicentre of all the illegal traffis that travel trough Westem Kosovo. AS a matter of fact, its position at the junction with the route approaching to the MONTENEGRO borders, Drenica Valley and KOSOVSKA MITROVICA areas, makes the town a target spot for the interests of some of the most powerful criminals of KOSOVO. The town, politically similar to KLINA, is considered a TMK. protectorate. Xhavit HALITI, Sylejman SELIMI and CECI gang delegate the control to the lal KPC Detachment COS Najm XHURAJ. Criminal control in Pee area ot 080802 ‘The most important town in westem KOSOVO, atthe arval ofthe libra (R. HARADINAL), was immediately put under the contol of a set-appointed municipal goverment composed of ‘overalnon profesional poisons led by Ethem GEKU, who wes abl to aange a convenent ‘greement among the local power criminal masterminds, his personal iterests and Ramush ARADINAL wal forse t pote! power Since thn te ciminl scone hab been dominated by {wo promnent gues Xhaut HALIT, who exercises contol onthe major cfminal bands of the PEC area such a KKELMENDI Fail and MURUG! clan, rejng on the favour ofthe local iowsevelermnalecviies ‘main expoted by FERIZI gang, tem LLUKA, wno has drested his attention towards the contol of te local Municipality ‘Departments especialy towards those who have the satege monopoly of pubic funds In bet, the luzrave LLUKA empire has been acheved trough the use of the corpton scheme which seemed to have affected large part of he commun, even indirect the local UNMIK adm PEC krem LLUKA, ‘Rls LLUKASECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO “Hall: “Mobtel"[s preparina to invade Kosovo wih Frequencies ‘One of tie most serous accusations against Ekrem Lika came fom the member ‘ofthe Kosovo Parliament Presidency and a senior official in the Democratic Party {of Kosovo (PDK) Xhavit Hla He stated on Tuasday for daly "Epoka © re" that "Mobiel is preparing “invasion of Kosovo, Le. new colonization ofthis taitory wit frequencies” “On the basis ofthe Kumanovo Technical Accord, UNMIK and KFOR a the only bodies that can give frequencies In Kosovo", said Halli announcing that he wil demand pariamentary debate on this issue by asking the Minster of {elecommunications o report to MPs Inhis last wook’serticism of ‘Mabie’, Halt did not miss domestic polticians and Parties by accusing some of them of connections wih businessman Ekrem Lidka ‘who purchased “Mobte” networkin Kosovo. “Ekrem Lluka has roots in tree paris" sai Hatt, 25 Dee 03 i ‘On RTK network Mr. Xhavit Halll, a POK MP, intervened on St. Nicholas ectaration and atfemed: “such statements as the St. Nicolas one wil intensity ‘over the next year. The Serb minonty wil continue to be an tol inthe Belgrade's hands until th standarde are implemented" ‘Oa May 02 ‘ACG members and their relations in Switzerland (Briefing SWIC) Many impotart members of the EAAG. i Kosovo and. FYROM ved in Swizerand in the past, especialy Hashim THACI, Asem SYLA, Ramush HARADINAL, "Bia 'SHERIFI Adem GRABOVCL, Xhavt” HALT, Ramad AVDIU, Seft OZAFERI, Musa DZAFERI Al AHMET) Gefur ELSHAN! Faz VELIU, Muhamet XHEMAJLI und EXRUSRIEXHEMIAIE Trough these peopie, EAAG stil have goed net n Swizeviand, but thei base inthe Diaspora i much ‘sal than during the eae in Kosove from 1987 to 1800. ‘Today’ Wve in Switzerland repesentalves ofall eA paris and groupe fom Kosovo, south - Serbia and FYROM. LOK has the broader basis, hore radeal pare ke POK, LPK, AAK , LKGK (now under Fatmar Humal) have smaller but ‘ory active branches eastres taken against these groups by the federal authortios ‘As mentoned above, Switzerland was Usod as a logistical base for actives such fs france, propaganda and reszutemet for many EAAG's (LP. LKCKUCK UCPMB, UCKIN). In summer 2001, the Federal authorties decided to take ucla measures apainet hese acivbes due tothe teat they represent forthe fiat’ secant Flowing measures were decided by the federal cunel on the 3 ly 200 Fazk Vetu, Mina Draferi Rover), At Ahmet und Rhavit Halt! were foruen the building, conducting and representation of Organisations who take part of SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO 9‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO 8. MAJOR INCIDENTS / EVENTS Dar REMARKS Ya Jan Oe To vase. Frequencie (ne of the most serous accusations agains! Ekrem Lioka came from the member ofthe Kosovo Parliament Presidency and a senior offal in the Democratic Party {of Kosovo (POK) Xnavit Halt He stated on Tuesday for dally “Epoka ee" thal “Mobier is preparing “invasion of Kosovo, Le. new colonization ofthis tertory with frequencies" "On the basis ofthe Kumanovo Technical Accord, UNMIK and KFOR are the only bodies that can give frequencies In Kosove", sald Halt) announcing that he wil demand pariamentary debate on this issue by asking the Minister of telecommunications fo report to MPs. Inhis last week's erticism of "Mobie, Halt dd not miss domestic politicians anc parties by accusing some of them of connections with businessman Ekrem Lluks Who purchased “Mobtel” network In Kosovo. “Ekrem Lluka has roots in three parties", said Halt 23 De603 {Gn -RTK network Mr. Xhavit Halt, a POK MP, intevened on St, Nicholas declaration and affirmed: “such statements as the St Nicolas one wil intensity ‘over the nest year. The Serb minonty wil continue to be an too inthe Belgrade's hands untl the standards are implemented” a May 02 ‘ACC members and their relations in Switzerland (Briefing SWIC) Many important members. of the EAAG in Kosovo and FYROM ved ir ‘Switzerland in the past, especialy Hashim THACI, Azem SYLA, Ramust HARADINAJ, Biol SHERIF, Adem GRABOVCI, Xhavit HALITI, ‘Ramadar AVDIU, Soft OZAFERI, Musa OZAFERI, All AHMETI Gafurr ELSHANI, Faz! \VELIU, Muhamet XHEMAJLI und EARGUSRIRHEMAI. Trough these people, EAAG sil have good nets in Switzerland, but their base in the Diaspora is much smaller than during the crises in Kosovo ftom 1997 to 1998, Today lve in Switzerland representatives of all eA parys and groups trom Kosovo, south - Serbia and FYROM. LOK has the broader basis. More radica partys like POK, LPK, AAK , LKCK (now under Fatmir Humol) have smaller but Very acve branches ‘Measures taken ageinst these groups by the federal authorities [As mentoned above, Switzerland was Used as a logistical base for acovttes suct ‘as finance, propaganda and recrutement for many EAAG's (LPK, LKCK, UCK, UCPMB, UCKIM). In summer 2001, the Federal authorities decided to take judicial measures against these activites due tothe threat they represent for the State's eecurty Following measures were decided by the federal council on the 3. July 2004 Faz Vellu, Musa Ozafer’ (Xhaves), Ai Ahmell und Xhavit Halt were forbidden the building, conducting and representation of Organisations who take part of SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO 9SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO “susan violent actviies in FYROM. This includes propaganda and france, Velu and Dzafer were threatened with an interdicton followed by immediate cexpusion, ‘Anreti and Halt were declared Personae non gratae. The same for LPK:high ‘ankng Emnush Xhemaji and Gafur Elshani, and the ex TMK- Foognalcommander and CGS UCK-M Gezim Ostrem. ‘An UCK-L planning meeting was held on 14 Feb 02 at the Hotel Gajlane in ‘GNJILANE. Among those attending the meeting were Ramadan QEJAJA (NFDK), Fazi VELIU, Rexhep SELIMI, Habib RASHITI (NFDK), Xhavit HALIM, Sheet MUSLIU, Daut HARADINAL, Agron HARADINAJ (NFOK), Bardhyl MAHMUTT, Lr JAKUPI, Rexhep ALIU (NFDK), Shagie SHAQIRI ‘Shpetim’, Commander ‘Lui (NFDK), All AHMET, Gezim OSTREMI, ‘Nazm’ (NFDK), Commander 'Shplaty(NFDKY,‘Shokre'(NFDK), and Commander ‘Emrzaut (phonetic) Xhavit HALITI arived together wth Daut HARADINAJ, Agron HARADINAL and an uunkrown driver (EDK, TREWARKS. ‘SOURCE | CLASS, OB Nar O# ‘Xhavit HALITI sighted with Albanian Prime Minister in] ISRTF | 63 PRISTINA, (KS) (ORKFOR) During the evening of Mon 01 Mar 04, Xhavit HALITI was sighted inside the Grand Hotel PRISTINA, 10 SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO.‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. TREMORS. ‘sustain violent acviies in FYROM. This includes propaganda and fnance Velu and Dzateri were threatened with an inferiction folowed by immediate expulsion ‘Ahmeti and Halti were declared Personae non gratae. The same for LPK-high ranking Emrush Xhemaji and Gafurr Elshani, and the ex. TMK- Regionalcommander and CGS UCK-M Gezim Ostrom. ere O ‘An UCK-L planning meeting was held on 14 Feb O2 at the Hotel Grjiane im GNJILANE. Among those atending the meeting were Ramadan QEJAJA (NFDK), Faz VELIU, Rexhep SELIM, Habib RASHITI (NFOK), Xhavt HALIT), Srefget MUSLIU, Daut HARADINAJ, Agron HARADINAJ (NFDN), Bardhyl MAHMUTI, LLrim JAKUPI, Rexhep ALIU (NFDK), Shagir SHAGIRI ‘Shpetim,, Commander ‘Lu (NEDK), Al AHMET, Gozim OSTREML ‘Nazm’ (NFDK), Commander 'Shpla’ (NFDC, ‘Shokre’ (NFDK), and Commander ‘Emrzaut (phonetic) Xhavit HALIT atived together with Daut HARADINAJ, Agron HARADINAJ and an. unknown driver (NFOK). REWARKS SOURCE | CLAS: ‘Xhavit HALITI sighted with Albanian Prime Ministor in| ISRTF | 63 PRISTINA (KS) (ORKFOR) During the evening of Mon Of Mar 04, Xhavit HALITI was sighted inside the Grand Hote! PRISTINA, 10 ‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO.SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO i ENTS2S)_The Albanian Prime Minster Fatos NANO, the ‘Albanian Offce Liaison offcer for Kosovo Bido MEHMET! and. several ASHIK offeere, accompanied | HALITL ENT. MEHMETIs post as a member of ‘the Albanian Liaison Offee in Kosovo is without doubt 2 cover for hie work ac an A Ghik offccr COMMENT ENDS. Webs “Xhavt HALIT sighted in PRISTINA (6S) (ORKFOR) Xhavt HALITI was sighted at 2130 on 27 Feb 04 having dinner in the “Everest” restaurant in PRISTINA (EN 1323). He was accompanied by two ‘unidentified males. ‘CONTACT COMMENT: They all seemed tobe in a good ‘ood and seemed relaxed, NBG Tere OF ‘Xhavit HALITI «sighted in PRISTINA (KS) (ORKFOR) Xhavit HALITI was sighted on 17 Feb 04 in the ‘Snack bar’ area inside the Grand Hotel PRISTINA (EN 1323), HALITI was accompanied by § members of the Kosovo Assembly. ‘The group seemed to be discussing ‘an important matter, possibly business. COMMENT ENDS. TRF Ti Feo Remzi SHALA ~ Meeting inthe Grand Hotel, PRISTINA. 2. (KS) (ORKFOR) Remai SHALA held a meeting on Mon 9 FFeb 04, in the GRAND HOTEL, PRISTINA (EN 1323), wth 3 ‘= 4 members ofthe PRISTINA based 'EBC FILM’ Company. Remzi SHALA is the Kosovan representative of the Albania based ‘LORI KAFFE’ company. During the meeting all ‘members ofthe EBC FILM’ Company were sighted carying large Sports bags. Upon completion of their business, the UIDMs left the GRAND HOTEL and proceeded to a car, which had been wating outside for the duration of the ‘meeting. AS soon as the meeting was complete, Xhavit HALITI who had been wating in a nearby restaurant entered the hotel and spoke to Remzi SHALA The owner of the "EBC FILM Company is PRISTINA based Erroll BELEGU. ». (KS) (ORKFOR) The vehicle wating outside was a dark ‘coloured People Carrier VRN 330 KS 470. CONTACT COMMENT: The driver of the vehicle was looking extremely nervous during the meeting. Thore ae rumours thatthe “LOR! KAFFE” company is involved in rug ‘smuggling. Itis strange that Xhavit HALITI was not present atthe meeting as be normaly would be. COMMENT ENDS. EHT COMMENT: (KS) (ORKFOR) The LORI KAFFE organ has boon the subject of prev FHT repeeg. TRF 7 ‘Oe Feb OF ‘Xhavit HALITI has an Albanian passport with another (KCYORKFOR) Xhavt HALITI has an Albanian passport registered in the name Xhavit HAJDARAJ. He uses this liren vaveling” to other counties, oRen_from TIRANA, FORD cy SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO rySECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO Ca: TENTS25)__The Albanian Prime Minister Fatos NANO, the ‘Abbnian Offce Liaison offcer for Kosovo Bido MEHMET! ‘and. several ASHIK officers, accompanied | HALIT MEHMET'S post 2s a member of the Albanian Liaison Office in Kosovo is without doubt @ over for his work as an A-ShiK offcer. COMMENT ENDS. Feb Oe ‘Xhavit HALIT sighted in PRISTINA (KS) (ORKFOR) Xhavt HALITI was sighted at 2130 0n 27 Feb 04 having diner inthe “Everest” restaurant in PRISTINA (EN 1323). He was accompanied by two Unidentified males ‘CONTACT COMMENT: They al seemed o bein a good ‘mood and seemed relaxed. NBG) TeFebo “Xhavit HALIT - sighted in PRISTINA (KS) (ORKFOR) Xhavit HALITI was sighted on 17 Feb 04 in the ‘Snack bar’ area inside the Grand Hotel PRISTINA (EN 1323), HALITI_was accompanied by § members of the Kosovo Assortiy CONTACT COMMENT: The group seemed to be cscussing ‘an important matter, possibly business. TSR TF a TT FSBOs ona SHALA™ Mosing nthe Grand Hote PRISTINA ‘2 (KS) (ORKFOR). Remi SHALA held @ meeting on Mon 9 Feb 04, in the GRAND HOTEL, PRISTINA (EN 1323), with 3 4 members ofthe PRISTINA based 'EBC FILM Company. FRemzi SHALA isthe Kosovan representative of the Albania ‘based "LORI KAFFE" company. During the meeting all ‘members of the 'EBC FILM’ Company were sighted carving large Sports bags. Upon completion of their business, the UIDMs lef the GRAND HOTEL and proceeded to a car, Which had been wating outside for the duration of the ‘meeting. As soon as the meeting was complete, Xhavit HALITI who had been waiting in a nearby restaurant entored the hotel and spoke to Remai SHALA. The owner of the "EBC FILM’ Company is PRISTINA based Erroll BELEGU. ». (KS) (ORKFOR) The vehicle wating outside was @ dark coloured People Cartier’ VRN 330 KS 470. ‘COMMENT: ‘The driver of the vehicle was looking extremely nervous during the meeting. There are rumours that the ‘LOR! KAFFE" company is involved in tug smuggling. Itis strange that Xhavit HALITI was not present atthe mesting as he normally would be. COMMENT ENDS. EHT_COMMENT: (KS) (ORKFOR) The ‘LORI KAFFE’ company has been the subject of previous FHT reporting ‘com @ Oe Feb Os “Xhavit HALITI has an Albanian passport with another (KC\ORKFOR) Xhavit HALITI has an Albanian passport Tegistered in the name Xhavit HAJOARAJ. He uses this when traveling to other counties, often from TIRANA FOR IER SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO REARS source os) TERI. racT ‘This is because HALITI. is Blackisted in many of the Westem counties, for example in the USA. COMMENT EN! sBX.COMMENT: (KC) (ORKFOR) It is believed that HALITI has both an Albanian and an UNMIK passport in his own name, Xhavit HALITI from before. He uses the Albanian passport to get into Albania easier, and the UNMIK passport ‘when he comes back to Kosovo. COMMENT ENDS. Mar OS DTG: 2517452 MAR 03 TO: Balkans Ground [AFSOUTH SIGINT Ground Report 0117/03, ‘Sublect: Bakans Ground - ‘The trial of Enver Nusuf, ‘charged wih gur-cunning offences in 109, has begun in ‘Tana Details: ‘The trial of Enver Nusuf, charged with gun-running offences ‘in 1998, has begun in Tirana. Democratic Party of Kosovo (DK) offcial Xhavit HALIT| has learned of this tial and of Nusut's comecton to sniper es supped to Hal tte aS Mar oS ‘Information about arenade attacks in PRISTINA ‘The Contact Is an K-Albanian graded ¢ a. (NS Rel AuUFin’Swe) (ORKFOR) Hamdi GEC! was. the bran behind the recent grenade assault on Station Two ‘and Staton Four, Hard GEC! himself was actively taking pat in the assaut on Staton Two. The assaut was. Intended for KPS and not to UNMIK of KFOR. “The assault, ‘shouldbe regarded as a warning to the KPS as a whole and. ‘especially the KPS officers. who recently stopped. Hamdi GEC. As background information the Contact mentioned that there is a spit between old UCK war fighters from DECANI (DN 4110) and the KPS in PRISTINA (EN 1323) ‘and its surroundings, (NS Rel AuvFin/Swe) (ORKFOR) There was no planned intention to harm any persons. The KPS-offeer Irtendea to scare t most Ikely working at Station Fout ‘according tothe Contact. Hamdl GECI was drving a dark Colored Gof Two with no plates. There were two persons In the car, Hamd GECI Is from the vilage of LAUSHA in DECANI (ON'4110). According to the Contact the KPS. almost never goes into the vilage. Only KFOR dares to ‘move in the area, Hard GECI isthe cousin of Sabit GECI, Several of the GECI famly were KLA Commanders CONTACT COMMENT: A sub source told our Contact the ‘SWE BR | Co SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO 2‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO CS] GN, ‘This ts because HAL is Diacklsted in many of te Westom counties, for example in the USA. COMMENT ENDS. 2X COMMENT: (KC) (ORKFOR) Itis beloved hat HALITI has both an ABerian and an UNMIK passpor in his own fame, Xhavit HALIT fom before. He uses the Albanian Dassport to get nto Albania easier, and the UNMIK passport when he comes back o Kosovo. COMMENT ENDS. 2 Nar 8 DTG: 2617452 MAR 03. TO: Bakans Ground AFSOUTH SIGINT Ground Report 0117/03, ‘Subject: Bakans Ground - The tial of Enver Nusuf, ‘charged wih gur-unsing offences in 1998, has begun in Tiana. Detail ‘The tial of Enver Nusuf, charged with gun-unning offences in 1998, has begun in Tirana. Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) official Xhavt HALITI has eared of tis tial and of NNusuffs connection to sniper rifles supplied to Halt at the time, aS 25 Mar 08 Tnformation about arenade attacks in PRISTON ‘The Contactis an K-Albantan graded C (NS Rel AutFin’Swe) (ORKFOR) Hamd GEC! was the brain behind the recent grenade assault on Staton Two ‘and Staton Four. "Hamdi GEC! himself was actvly taking part in the assault on Staton Two. The sssault was Intended for KPS and not to UNMIK of KFOR. The assault shouldbe regarded as a warming tothe KPS as ¢ whole and especialy the KPS offcers. who recently stopped Hamdi GECI. As background information the Contact mentioned that there is a spit between old UCK war fighters from DECANI (ON 4110) and the KPS in PRISTINA (EN 1323) andits surroundings, >, (NS Rel AulTinvSwe) (ORKTOR) There was no Planned intention fo harm any persons. The KPS-offcer Intended to scare is most ikely working at Staion F according to the Contact" Hamel GEC was sting a da Colored Golf Two with no plates. There were twe persons in the car. Hamdi GECI is from the vilage of LAUSHA In DECANI (ON 4110), According to the Conta the KPS almost never goes into the vilage. Only KFCR dares to move in he area. Hamel GECI i the cousin of Sabt GECI. Several of the GEC! family were KLA_Cemmanders ‘CONTACT COMMENT. A sub source tid our Contact the ‘SWE Br roc ‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO 2‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO Tollowing “The fighters express feeings about KPS officers rot paying enough respect to them. If ain speeding they should write me a fcket, but not eat me wih disrespect They are nothing, during the war mary of them were in ‘Switzerland and other places.” COMMENT ENDS. MNB (C) COMMENT: (NS Ro! AuvFin/Swe) (ORKFOR) Hamdl GEC! is a member of GECI clan, that isan organised ‘rime group. They are involved in various kind of ilogal ‘activites such as drugs and racketoerng. Head of the gang was Sabit GECI (brother). He is now in jal. Another| ‘momber of group Xholadin GEC! was also sentenced with his brother. But he escaped and has not been detained. It was reported on 17 Nov 02. that Xheladin GEC! had been sighted in Pars recently. GEC! group was reportedly linked to Xhavit HALITI and Rexhep SELIM! and 10 Special Polce luring the Kosovo war. Sabi GEC! alogedly tok part in ‘special operation in Albania against the FARK members. t is assessed that GECI criminal group continuo in activity ‘and Naim ORUGAJ, the owner of the Pizzeria KULLA, PRISTINA, is boleved to bo controling the. businoss lotorests of Xheladin and Sabit GECI at present. Hama GEC! is tnked to Hamd! MEHMET! criminal group. in 1998, MEHMET! and others threatened to kil Enver Sekireqa, who ‘named them as GECIs men in a statement he made (0 bo passed on o The HAGUE Tribunal. COMMENT ENDS, ‘formation on relation between Xhavit HALT and THACLPDIO 2 (KCYORKFOR) HALITI and THACI are actively trying not to make official representations together, they try {0 avold being seen in official matters together, en font of the media. But they do meetin private and have an ongoing ‘communication. According to the source LOK believes that for the moment HALITI is the most dangerous man for Kosovo's development. THACI i the one in power in POK. there Is no hestation about that, THACI have the last word in discussions but HALITI is the one who carries out the practical matters, HALIT is canying out the uglier things through his insight in networks of extremist groups. in ‘Kosovo. HALITI wil not dare to overstep THACI. HALITI ‘must constanty be aware and watch his stp inthe relation fo THACI because THACI knows too many things about HALITL. It sooms that THACI knows everything about HALITI ang HALITT knows that. THACI got is Information ftom his postion as leader of UCK when all information was Concentrated to him. If THACI should "point his finger" to HALITI, HALITI knows that he has not too much to defend himself wth. tf speaking of hawks, HALITI is the most waNB(o) | C3 SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO BSECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO SOURCE CSS] Tollowing: “The fighars express fesings about KPS officers ‘ot paying enough respect to them. if | am speeding they should wrte me a ticket, but not teat me with disrespect. ‘They are nothing, during the war many of them were in ‘Switzerland and other places.” COMMENT ENDS. MNB (C) COMMENT: (NS Rel AutFin/Swe) (ORKFOR) Handi GECIis a member of GECI can, that i an organised ‘rime group. They are involved in various kid of iegal ‘civties such as drugs and rackoloeing. Head of the gang wwas Sabit GEC! forether. He is now in jel. Anoier| ‘member of group Xheladin GEC! was also sonloncod with his brother. "But he escaped and has not been detained. It was reported on 17 Nov 02, that Xholadin GECI had boon ‘Sighted in Pars recently. GEC! group wes reportedly inked to Xhavit HALITI and Rexhep SELIM and fo Special Police during the Kosove war.” Sabit GECI allegedly took part in ‘Spodial operation in Albania egeins! the FARK members. It is assessed that GEC criminal group continues in activity and Naim ORUQAL tho omer of the Pizzonia KULLA PRISTINA, is beloved fo be controling the. business inlerests of Xholadin and Sabi GEC! at present. Ham (GECH is inked fo Hama! MEHMET! criminal group. In 1990, MEHMET! end others threatonedto kil Enver Sekirage, who ‘named thom as GECrs men in a statement he mado be ‘passed on fo The HAGUE Tribunal. COMMENT ENDS. Tere OS ‘information —on_relation between Xhavit HALITIand THAGLPDK) 2. (KCVORKFOR) HALIM and THACI are actively ‘tying not fo make ofcil representations together, they ty to avoid being soen in oficial matters together, ie. in front of the media. But dey do meetin private and have an ongoing ‘communication. According to the source LOK beseves that for the moment HALITIIs the most dangerous man or Kosovo's development. THACI isthe one in power in POK, there is no hestation about that. THACI have the last word in dlgcussions but HALITI isthe one who caries out the practical matters. HALIT is canying out the ugler things through his insight in networks. of extremist groups In ‘Kosovo. “HALITI wll not dare to overstep THACL.HALITI ‘must constanty be aware and watch his step inthe relation to THACI because THACI knows too many things about HALIM It seems that THAC! knows everything about HALITI and HALITI knows that. THACI got his information from his postion as leader of UCK when all information was concentrated to im. If THACI should "point his finger” to HALITI, HALITI knows that he has not too much to defend himself with. If speaking of Hawks, HALITI is the most WNBG) | G5 SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. 1BSECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO Tree ‘dangerous one ih PDK, even in KOSOVO. LDK strongly believes that there wil be a day when HALITI have to "pay the end ticket’ to THACI. If THAC! should intervene with HALIT’s doings HALITI would have do obey. In the party leadership not so many persons are close to HALITI, HALITL has SHIK and his connections to people high up in SHIK and ‘Albania and that, in a way, guarantees his position in Kosovo poltics. “This gives HALITI a certain weight in th PDKparty. Not confirmed information says that Minister of Environmental affairs Hetem CEKU (AAK) is one ofthe fow persons close to HALITL. A part from him there isnot so many persons closer to him orn favour of HALITI more than to THACI. The persons closest to THAC! are Fatmir LIMAJ and Jacup KRASNIQL EXIT. COMMENT : (KCORKFOR) The Contact said that he have noticed, possibly in the media, that Fatmic LIMA was pointed out as ible for inating the Kling of ‘Commendant RIM! in PRIZREN. According to the Contact there are several witnesses participating in a meeting where Fatmir LIMAJ supposedly should have said that he was working with a ‘project. to. get rid) of the mentioned ‘commendant_ COMMENT ENDS. non Xhavit HALITI (KSORKFOR) LOK has for a tong time ted to gather Information regarding the criminal activties of Xhavit HALIM but this has proved to be very ficult According to the Contact the leadership of LOK is convinced that Xhavit. HALIT is guy of incidents related to Xhemail MUSTAFA, ‘Ahmet KRASNIQI and more. To LOK tis fact thet Xhavit HALITI is working close to “SHIK, and has a close felaonship wih Fatos NANO. CONTACT COMMENT Wihin'the party we have tated about Xhavt HALIT @ thousand times, We have a hard time finding any evidence about him. COMMENT ENDS. MNBIC) COMMENT: (KS)(ORKFOR) HALIT con bo soon ‘8s mouthpiece or a ‘Teulonant” for THACL.” Certain Statements or acts THAGI wants fo do, but cant do himsol| are most Inely done by HALIT, so is bvious that thre ‘must be something behind these to charactors. HALIT! has {'sirong inuence because ofthe SHIK and that keeps him Stil in power but he wont dare fo step on THATS foot Because ofthis symbiosis I far to say thet no information of HALIT wil be released by THACI or anyone else in the PDK as fong as HALIT| doesnt cross tho fine. COMMENT ‘ENDS. ‘SWE Bn oH ‘Police! and Mian siticiue of the Albanian National Acme (KS _ORKFOR) The front for Albanian National Unity (FBKS) isthe poltical counci of the Albanian National, Amy, The poltical council is made of thvee SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO “4SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. ‘SOURCE dangerous one W POK. even n KOSOVO LOK tena betes that here wil be day when AALIT have “pay the ond ket to THAC! THAC! should intervene wh HALT comge HALIT! would have do obey into pay leadertip not 0 many pean sre does to HALIT. HALIT fas SHIK ane his connections to peopl high Up in SHIK and ‘Atbania and thal n'a way, guararees fis poston int Kosovo poi. This gves FALITI 8 cetain weit in POrcpary. Not conf information saye that Mister | Enwronmentl afar Hotem CEKU (AAK) one of he fw persons cose t2 HALT par fom him there frat 30 ‘rary persons closer to him orin favour of HALITI more han {DTHACL "The persone Gosest 0 THAC! are Fata UMAD Sand Jcup KRAGNII EHT. COMMENT : (KC\(ORKFOR) The Contact said that ‘have noticed, possibly in the media, that Fatmir LIMAJ was Ponted ot a8 response Yor inating. thing of Commandant RIM in PRIZREN. According tothe Cotact there ae several witnesses paricipatng in meeting where Fatmr LIMA supposedy shoud have said that he was working wih project fo get nd of the menboned | commandant! COMMENT ENDS im {Information on Xhavit HALITI (KS(ORKFOR) LDK as for a long time tied to gather | Infomation regain the erminl aces of Xhavt HALT, but tis has proved to be vey dfeut. According to the Contact the leadership of LOK is convinced that Xhavit HALIT is guity of inesers relate fo Xhemall MUSTAFA, ‘Amat KRASNIGI and more. ‘To LDK tea fat that Khai | HALIM working ‘ose. to 'SHIK. and has a. close feiaionship wih Fatos NANO. CONTACT COMMENT: ‘atin the party we have taked sbout Xhavt HALT & thousand tines, We have a had time trang any evidence about him. COMMENT ENDS. (MNB(C) COMMENT: (KS)(ORKFOR) HALITI can be seen | a5 0 moubpiece or 9 “Teutenent or THACL. Conan Etotomonta or acts THAC! want to do, but cant do himso | ‘70 most thely done by HALIT, so tis obvious thal ere ‘must be something behind hese to charactors. HALIT has 4 strong influence because of tho SHIK and that keeps him Sain power but he wont dare fo stop on THAGT® foot ‘Bocauso ofthis symbiosis ks far to 80 that no information OF HALIT wil be eased by THAGI of anyone also nthe PDK as lng as HALIM doesnt cross the ine, COMMENT ‘SWE Ba oF JENDS. 77 Feb a3 | Poltical and Ml the Abani a.” (KS (ORKFOR) The ffont for Albanian Nations! ‘Unty (FBKSn) isthe poltial counct of me Afbanian National Aamy, ‘The poltical council is made of three ‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. 1“‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO REWARKS | s00RCE CASS] Tmalvduals” Gafor ABILI (aka Valet VARDARI, Fidajet BEQIRI and Mehdi HYSENL ‘These individuals represent the BEI poltially by voicing the opinion of ‘COMMENT ENDS. The mitary structure ofthe AKSII Is govemed by four individuals (Three star genera) Spi BUTKA (Aka Vigan GRADICA)- PRISTINA (EN1323). (Vice-commander) Maiq NDRECAJ- DUKAGUINI (fats of 'DUKAGLIN}), NFL, MNB (SW) — (alan Sector. (Third in command ~ Helicopter exper) ~ Dlaver GOXHAL (Aka Shpetim GOLEM), whereabouts unknown, (Fourth in command) ~ Sami UKSHIN! (Aka SOKOLI) ~ PEC (0Ne1255 22198), B.(KS)(ORKFOR) Cities within Kosovo and surrounding Countries also have subordinate commanders governing the Fans of the ‘TETOVO (FYROM) (DM874506): Sheap BEADIN! \VUSHTRRI (CNA): lr BERISHA GOSTIVAR, (FYROM) DM (025272): Vardar REXHA Selajdin AHMET! DIBER (FYROM) (CNA): LIR OSDRENI — son of Gezim ‘OSDREN, former (NLA) CHIEF of staff in FYROM, Bekimn ‘ATIPL, Flam AMA 'STRUGA (FYROM) (CNA): Ramadan SALA, Safet BESTA, Xbemall KABASH ‘SKOPJE (FYROM) (EM36S1): Astrt PAGARADA. Alrushdi MATOSH, Xhevat NUHIU (Aka PROFA) KUMANOVO (FYROM) (EMS82648):. xhemal_ HYGENI XHAVIT MORINA (Aka DRENICA) and Aten DRENICA, (MALISEVA) real name unknown Presevo Valley (SERBIA). Fatmir ARIFI (Aka FLAMUR!) ‘commander (Lul) ~ former UCPMB, Rexhep ALIU (Aka REXHA) ~ former commander UCPMB, LNU HALITI — chief logistics UCPMB, brigade 115; close ties to REXHA and Ret MIFTARI. CONTACT COMMENT: (KSYORKFOR) All names. of ‘Suborcinate commanders take direct orders from PRISTINA, (EN 1328) top four. The whereabouts of the commanders Tsted is accurate but control over these commanders and the movement of each ie uncontrolable.” COMMENTS, ENDS. MNBIE) COMMENT: (KS YORKFOR) This Ist of people draws heaviy from UCPMB and NLA ranks, Most of these Individuals were former commanders of NLA, UCK, and UCPMB. Most of these individuals have reportedly been Involved in EAE activiy. The Commander Lul! being feferred to is possibly Lulz IBISHI. HALITI is ether Xhavit HALITI or Halt AMIDI. The Xemajl HYGENI who is listed 6 commander in Kumanavo is almost defintely Xhem SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO 1sSECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. REWARKS ‘SOURCE, FYSENI_ One of to leserkown MANGIA teres Diaver GOXHAL, who is fom Abana ans bebeved to be Invlved i the K'ShIK in aon EAE actvty Mos a (f ese individuals have some kindof experience leading Solders in batle. COMMENTS ENDS isan involvement The Contactis a K-Albanian graded ¢ (NS Rel Aul/Fin’Swe) (ORKFOR) The Shik were Possibly involved in the murder of Tahir ZEMAJ, hs son, Hasan and. his. cousin, Enis ZEMAJ on 04 Jan 03. ‘CONTACT COMMENT: I'am 90 % certain that the SHK are. behing the murders and that it was policlly driven from TIRANA (GRNK)._| believe the Albanian goverment is using a tactic historically favoured by Slobodan MILOSEVIC in Yugoslavia, whore there had been any intemal unrest ‘against his government, then MILOSEVIC would cause lurvest in Kosovo in order to divert attenion away from Yugoslavia. There is n0 one in Kosovo capable of ‘organising and carying out an operation tke this without ‘extemal professional assistance. This femly points the finger at ‘ShIK. I also believe that Xhavt HALIM would almost certainiy have been involved in this incident with Him’ REXICA, rom UROSEVAC who has recently replaced Lal GASH as head of KShIK. COMMENT ENDS. ET. COMMENT; (NS Rel AUUFin/Swe) (ORKFOR) Recent FHT repoting statos that Rexhop SELIM, suspended Head ‘of the KPC academy, is possibly the instigstor behind the ‘murder and that the ShiSH are involved in. someway. ‘ShISH Is the new name for the ShIK, the Albanian Secret ‘Service. It's beloved that mi REXICA 1s Ini PETRIT REGIGA. GOMMENT ENDS. TINE (Gy FDee ce ‘Shavit HALT = Grand Hotel, PRISTINA (EN 1325) ‘The Contact is K-Albanian graded © 2 _ (NS Rel AuUFivSwe) XhaVit]HALIT is using the ‘Grand Hotel less fequenty than he has inthe past. HALITI baloves tht the Grand Hote is an insecure place for him to ‘conduct any kind of business meeting due tothe increasing interest being shown In the hotel by KFOR and United NNatons Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), particulary an UNMIK Police inspector known only as “Saddam” who has displayed ‘2-keen ‘interest in any Natonal Information Service. of Kosovo (KSAIK) matters involving the Grand Hote NBG) ‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO 16SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. RERARKS SOURCE CS] b. (NS Rel AuvFin’Swe) Xhavit/HALITI was sighted at (830hrs on Wed 4 Dec 02, outside the pedestian entrance to the Grand Hotel. He was seen to warmly greet two Unidentified Male (UIDM). All three men were very smarty ‘dressed in suits and colar and te. They remained only brief outside the hotel before walking briskly towards the ‘area of the market and sports stadium. | CONTACT ‘COMMENT: | believe they must have had a vehicle parked ‘lose by because none of the men was wearing any kind of winter overcoat. COMMENT ENDS. INOUE ‘RShK aid SHISH = Backaround Information ‘The Contact is a8-Albanian graded B 2 (NC Rel AutFin/Swe) The National Information Service of Kosovo (KShiK) as a whole are a poical tool and ‘ae largely algned tothe Democratic Paty of Kosovo (PDK. ‘Within the organisation are a numberof factions; these are best described as flows + The KSHIK are divided into to factions, one is largely comprised of members ofthe KPC G2 department. The ‘other is mostly comprised of rank and fle KPC members. In particular soldiers from KPC guard Unis, ‘+ Within these two factions XRVEZEKA' HALIM! heads up a further ‘spinter group within KShIK, which retains ‘rong inks to Albanian Natonal Information Service (GhIK) (now referred to as SHISH), b__ (NC _Rel_AuvFin'Swe) CONTACT COMMENT: REQICA and VESELI do not tke HALITI ae thay see him a wanting to retain strong links between SHISH and KShIK. REQICA and VESEL! would prefer KShIK fo be run 26 an Independent organisation. Unimate contol of KShIK isin the hands of the leadership of the PDK and it s consequently the party leadership who control KShIK policy. COMMENT (NC Rel Auvin/Swe) The to major os within the KSHIK are Kadi LUL{” VESELI and lini PETRI” REQICA: Kad ‘LULI” VESELI is the perceived head of KShiK and is very strongly associated ‘with Hasim’ THAQI Im) PETRIT REQICA 1s the former Chit G2 ofthe KPC and is considered fo be the number two within the KSAIK organisation. COMMENT ENDS. WaNE CG) 3 ‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO ”‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO REMARKS SOURCE, (NC Rel AulFin’Swe) A new diecior of SHISH has been recently appointed with the Blessing cf Albanian President Fatos NANOS. The new director ls sad to be pro communist and has formerly worked in the BELGRADE (BQ. 6064) embassy. CONTACT COMMENT: The SHISH historically sent its top operatives 1o embassy positions in BELGRADE, VIENNA "(GRNK) and PARIS. (GRNK) ‘COMMENT ENDS. 4. (NC Rel AuVFin’Swe) The curent strengh of KSHIK is estimated to be around 3,000 operatives. Of fose 3,000 people, between 200 and 500 are employed by the G2 epartment of the KPC. Immediately after the Kosovo Confct of 1999, the strength of KShIK was ectinated to be ‘around 5,000. The size of KShIK as an organisation is rectly related to the overall sizeof the KPC. @. (NC Rel AuwFin/Swe) KShIK has strong inks with a umber of Kosovar criminal organisations and derives much Of ther funding from legal activity. In particular the Hotel Victoria, PRISTINA (EN 126215) and the Kotovo Petol (Organisation are front companies for the KShIK and in the case of the Hotel Victoria, if tkely that iis used at a ‘undering facility” for KShIK. money. CONTACT COMMENT: Ile rumoured that the Kosovar government intend to take contol ofthe Kosovo Petrol Organssation in an ‘fort to prevent funding passing directly to KShIK. Even ‘this were proved to be the case, KShIK wil stil be able to function with revenue obtained from other interests COMMENT ENDS. £. (NC Rel Au/Fin'Swe) KShIK also uses intimidation tactics to obtain money from companies. Itis widely thought that the LESNA and AGRO LLAPI construction firms. a smongst the major contributor to KSAIK funding, 8 (NC Rel AuvFintSwe) Criminal organizations headed ‘Up by Latif GASHI and Rrustem REMI” MUSTAFA continue {o provide KShIK with funding, despite those twe individu boeing in Jail Aside ftom Kadri 'LULI VESEL! and imi PETRIT” REQICA, Driton HOXHA and Rextep, SELIM also hold senior postions within KShIK. FHT COMMENT: (NC Rel AU/Fin/Swe) Dnitlon HOXHA is ‘2 former member of the Uberation Army cf Presevo, Medvedje, and Bujanovac (UCPMB) and has served a one- year prison sentence in Abana for terorst elated incidents (Gombing). Rexhep SELIM! is @ formar Kosove Liberation ‘Amy (UGK) solder and ishas also been a monter ofthe ‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO.‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO REARS {SOURCE | CLASS KPC. COMMENT ENDS. h. (NC Rol AuvFinvSwe) tt is unikoly that KSHIK have ‘ny afiation with similar Inteligence organisations in the Former Yugosiay Republic Of Macedonia (FYROM). It is possible, however that they do have influence within Serbia ‘and they are stl thought to be closely associated with the ‘SHISH in Albania, athough the recent appointment of @ new vector of SHISH say affed Wie ralatoratip. CONTACT ‘COMMENT: "Ali AHMEHT, the DUI leader, would be ‘extremely unwiling to allow the Democratic Paty of Kosovo (PDK) to gain a foothold inthe FYROM through KSHIK and ‘onsequerity co-operation between the two organisations ‘considered highly unlikely, COMMENT ENDS. 2 Sa The Contaat is KAlbanian Graded B DO! 24 su'02 ‘Agron HARADINAL is believed to be a member of K-ShK. HARADINAJ isa close associate of Xhavit HALIT Isa BALAI, Al HASKAJ and Azem SYLA, Bun 02 ‘Public Opinion on the Arrest of Oaut HARADINAJ and Associates ‘The Contact is a K-Albanian graded B (NS Rel AUiFin/Swe) (ORKFOR) Following the Focent arrests of Daut HARADINAJ, Idrz BALAJ, Bokim ZEKAJ, Ramush AHMET, Ahmet ELSHANI and Faton MEHMETAJ on 19 Jun 02, there was an atompt to organise 2 public protest in DECANE (ON 4110). Only approximately 4100 people attended the protest, which was then abandoned before it really started. The reason forthe low attendance Ie thatthe crimes, for which HARADINAJ and his associates were arrested, have long been public knowledge and the aests therefore came as no surprise tothe populous. b. (NS Rel AutFin’Swe) (ORKFOR) People there sre ‘afraid to openiy voice their approval of the arrests, primary because of the influence of the HARADINAJ family in the town. In other areas. such a6 OJAKOVICA (OM 5362), ‘eopie are openly voicing their approval of the arrests and fe beponing to spect 9s {0 who wit be ret to be ‘arrest & (NS. Rel_AutFin/Swe) (ORKFOR) Popular public ‘pinion is that Ethem CEKU, Minister of Environment and ‘Spatial Planning, had some involvement in the crimes for Which the others were arrested and. thet Ramush HARADINAJ must siso have been involved. The publ WNC] —B ‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. 19‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. SOURCE consensus is Tat i Only @ matter of tine before thee are further arests. The general public approves of the arosts and has been making comparisons to Bosria,belovng that in'time policians might also be arrested and tied for crimes ‘commited during the Kosovo confict. CONTACT ‘COMMENT: ‘The politicians most commonly believed to be ‘Candidate for future arrest for crimes committed during the ‘conflict are Ramush HARADINA, Xhavt HALIM), Fatmir LIAL and Hashim THACI Despite general pubic approval (of the arrests, people in DECANE are unlikely to vole ‘against Ramush HARADINASS AAK and the party is likely to be able to galvanise support in &s power base DECANE. ‘COMMENT ENDS. 2X.COMMENT: It has been previously reported that the K- ‘Abanian communty 1s pleased with rocont ares, but K- ‘Abbanian dlssatsfacton with the arrests was made evident ‘uring protests in DECANE (ON 4110) and DAKOVICA on the 21 Jun 02. Some protesters st both demonstrations carried ‘placards and posters calling for HARADINASS ‘leas, Para, 1,/2X Summary dated 21 Jn 02 refers. For further information on the arrest of Daut HARADINAJ, and four others, by UNMIK on 18/19 Jun 02 ‘refer to Para 8, J2X Dally Summary dated 23 Jun 02 and Para. 6, J2X Summary dated 25 Jun 02. COMMENT. cass) ian ‘Or 7002067S (GIREL NATO) HALITI, AKA "Zeka," is @ Democratic Party of, Kosovo (PDK) Presidency and Kosovo assembly member, key figure of organized cre, and an alleged Albanian National Inteligence Service (SHIK) andlor KSHIK Member. ‘The European Union enty-ban database specifically blacklisted HALIT or his involvement wih the NLA, (IR 2 360 0268 02, 20020214) Fun 02 im ‘The Contacts a ron-Kosovar ‘(NS Rol AutFin/Swe) (ORKFOR) The area of operation of the AKSh is Kosovo, he Presevo Valley and FYROM, The 'AKSh Is sponsored, organised and led by people who ‘originally created the lef wing faction of the UCK. groupe that began operating between 1991 and 1997, CONTACT ‘COMMENT: "These are people lke Rexhep SELIMI, Azem ‘SYLA, “Xhavit HALITI," FaziiVELIU, Rrustem “Rem? MUSTAFA, Sabit GASHI, Mustafa XHEMAILI (UCPMB) and Emrush XHEMAJLL. Components of these groups also went ‘on to form units such as Eye of the Eagle and the Black Eagles. CONTACT COMMENT: These groupe are seen as. KOT report re SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. 20SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO SOURCE CSS ‘units while the AKSA is perceived and was corcswed a8 @ larger ‘organisation’. .b(NS_ Rel AUUFin’Swe) (ORKFOR) ‘The onginal idea ofthe movement that created the UCK was the unication ofall Albanians In one stato. The AKSH was created immediately aftr the disbanding of the UCK but was later abandoned after the creation of the UCPMS and NLA, CONTACT COMMENT: The same people are responsible forthe creation of all three ofthese groups. ‘The LKCK and LLPK are heavy involved inthe revival of the AKSh and their infuence is becoming stronger everyday. The LDK is ‘considered as a ‘swom enemy’ by those resporsibie fr the 'AKSh, they also believe thatthe LOK is responsibie for the latest ‘Black List The AKSh is an underground ‘a dun “The Contacts a KAlbanian graded 8 “The Information gracing (6 is provided by 12K ‘This roport corresponds to COMKFOR PIR 4 2. (NC Rel AuVFin’Swe) (ORKFOR) Hesan HAJDAR from the vilage of BEC (DM 5496) owns a ousiness in DJAKOVICA (OM 5292), which supplies imported beverages. HAJDARI avoids paying custom duty when Importing, by smuggling alcohol from Montenegro through the neutfal zone into the PEC region of Kosovo. HAJDARI ‘employs 24 Albanians who use horses and donkeys 10 ‘smuggle fis goods. Before the war, HAJDAR! and his brother resided in the Lucerne rogion of Switzerland. Both ‘men have served ‘Swiss prison sentences for dealing cocaine. “After the war, HAJDARI retumed to Kosovo and ‘pened his business. CONTACT COMMENT: "| belive ‘Mhavet HALIT| oversees smuggling inthe region, therefore HAJOARI must be working with of have HALITIs permission to conduct this smuggling. COMMENT ENDS. ELILCOMMENT: “A provious report refers to the use ofthis ‘route to smuggle goods and the cousin of Xhavat HALITI ing in the veinty. COMMENT ENDS. 42K COMMENT: XhaVetHALITI is more commonly spelled Xavi HALITI. The report the FHT comment is refering to ‘was included in Para 6 J2X Summary dated 03 Jun 02._A ‘ute is used for smuggling from ROZAJE (DN 3243) to PEC. (ON 4123). The route is used at night forthe smuggling of ‘weepons, cigarettes, and alcohol. No information was avaliable on Hasan HAJDARI. Xhavit HALIT] 1s one of the key figures in organized crime to Include drugheapons ‘smuggling and prosttuton ‘He has previously been reported ‘88.a member of ShIK andor K-ShIK. COMMENT ENDS Tx SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO 1SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. ‘Bor REARS once ‘Oe Maro DO: 20020813 (SIREL NATOISWE/AUTIFIN) According toa local K- ‘Albanian based in PODUJEVO (EN 1550) XhavitHALITI and Dron ZHJEQI are involved in along runing fou, caused when HALITI physically assaulted ZHJEGI during te wa. ‘The reason forthe attack and when occured isnot known, ‘They have been adversaries ever since. (KFOR 2X summary) (SIREL NATOISWE/AUTIFIN) HALIT and ZHJEQI wore ‘members of opposing factions ofthe UCK during the war tide known to have biter relations, HALT! aso eported to have been instrumental in getting ZHJEQ! Intermed in an Albanian jal during the same period. (KFOR. 22K Summary 09 Ma 02) T 2x ‘Os ar ‘DOI: 20020305 (SIREL NATO/SWE/AUTIFIN) Xhaiit HALIT is a member of the PDK Presidency and the Kosova Assembly. He was Included on the EU enry-ban st 08a result of his Involvement withthe NLA. Hei also one ofthe Key figures in organized crime. He has previously been reporied as a ‘member of SHK andlor KSRIK.(KFOR J2X Sumniary, 27 Feb 02) x DEF O LOCATION; GNUILANE (EN 3902) SUMMARY: — Xiavil/HALITI gave Shefget _ MUSLIU Permission to resume hostities in th Presevo Val. TEXT: (NS Rel Aut Fin Swe) (ORKFOR) (Ci4: Fairy ‘ellabie/Doubtl) On 14 Feb 02, there was an Easton Kosovo Liberation Army (EKLA) planning meeting at the Holal Gnijlane in GNIILANE. The hotel was cosed to the public from 1100-1800 hours to. maintain etic securty uring the meeting. Attendees during the meeting were Ramadan QEJAJA (NFOK), Fazl VELIU, Rexhep SELIMI, Habio RASHITI (NFDK), Xhavit HALIT ‘Shefget MUSLIU, aut HARADINAJ, Agron HARADINAJ (NFOK), Bardhyi MAHMUTI, Lim JAKUPI, Rexhep ALIU (NFDK), Shag SHAGIRI,‘Shpetim, (NFOK) Commander ‘Luk (NFO) All ‘AHMET, Gezim OSTREMI, "Nazi" (NFDK), Commander 'Shplat”" (NFDK), 'Shokre’ (NFDK), and Commander ‘Emrzaut (phonetic) (NFDK). It is not known what other people attended the meeting. CONTACT COMMENT: 'Shokre'Is a logistic offcer forthe TMK. For the EKLA, ne ‘makes all the plans for weapons caches and bunkers. No fone can weapons without his approval. Commander ‘and Ca ‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. 2SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. REMARKS ‘Emezaut W the commander of the PRESEVO (EM 5385) ‘and MEDVEDA (EN 4944) Zone. He is from GNJILANE. He has spent nine months at the Bondsteel Detention Facity ‘Commander ‘Lu has a beard and lever tall COMMENT ENDS. (NS Rel Aut Fin Swe) (ORKFOR) | (Ci4:_ Faity Teliable/Doubtfl) During the meeting, Xhavit “HALITL ‘appeared to be the person in charge. He stated thet now is ot the time to begin fighting in FYROM. He beloved that poltical instutons in FYROM should continue. to. work {owards an agreeable solution uni at least this spring of ‘summer. Shefget MUSLIU stated that politcal solutons. ‘were not working in the Presevo Valley and only a mistary Soliton would work. HALIM! agreed with MUSLIU. HALITI ‘stood up. pointed at MUSLIU and asked him in avery ‘assertive manner if his men were ready to fight, MUSLIU replied that he was ready. HALITI then gave MUSLIU a blanket authorisation to begin fighting st any time. CONTACT COMMENT: I have not seen Shofget MUSLIU in ‘GNUILANE since 17 of 18 Feb 02. Fighting in the Presevo Valley could start any day now COMMENT ENDS. The EKLA has already begun recrutment (NFOR).. (NS Rel Aut Fin Swe) (ORKFOR) (Cid: Fairy ‘eliable/Doubtu) The folowing people arrived at the meeting together in separate groups. Ramadan QEJAJA and. Bardhy! MAHMUTI arived together in @ Mercedes. All AHMET, Gezim OSTREMI, Namzi and Commander Spat ‘rived together in two ‘separate jeeps. Those four individuals drove together from PRIZREN (OM 7873). Xhavit HALITI arved together with Daut HARADINAL Agron HARADINAJ and an unknown diver (NFOK), (NS Rel Aut_Fin Swe) (ORKFOR) (0/3: Fairly Feliable/Possily True) The new patch for the EKLA wil rod ‘and back. It wil have a black Albanian two-headed eagle in the center of the patch on a red background, The top ofthe patch, along the border, wil read UCKL” The bottom of the patch, along the border, wil read ‘USHTRIA GLIMITARE E KOSOVES LINDORE’ (NFDKY, (NK C) (ORKFOR) (Ci2: Falty relable/Probably True) ‘Albanians from everywhere wil donate money to. the Diaspora just ike they have done inthe pastas soon as they hear that hostities wil resume in the Presevo Valley. Shagir SHAGIRI published an article in the 'EPOKA E RE’ newspaper on 18 Feb 02 about the current situation in Presevo Valley. This article could encourage Albanians to stat donating money to the Diaspora. OPERATOR SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO 23‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. REWARKE CSE ‘COMMENT: Shagi SHAGIRI pubished en arice in he 19 Feb 02 EPOKA E RE" on pages 6 and 7 thed "PRESEVO VALLEY: HOW WAS THE WAR, HOW WAS THE WAR DEVELOPED, HOW CAN YOU MAKE PEACE AND WHAT IS THE SOLUTION” The arbcte states that Seria took the Presevo Valey from Kosovo in the 1950's and the vilages ‘ere ethnically cleansed of Albanians in June 1999 after the withdrawal of Serbian troops ffom Kosovo. The article then ‘goes on to state that even though the Albanians nave begun Peaceful negotiations in May 2001, the Serts and the International Community have done nothing. Abarians must design @ new strategy to resolve the problem In Presevo Valley. Seo Annex A for a more thorough twanslaton of the summaristion of the artcle COMMENT ENDS. ? IMENT: This report responds to ‘COMKFOR PIRT. 2X01 COMMENT: INS Rel AUWFineSwe) In reference to the first three ragraphs, itis probably true that a meeting ds take place In GNUILANE. The content of the meeting is possibly trv. ‘The lst of attendees, however, is evaluated as dcubtful (NS Rel AuUFin/Swe) Information in JOIS a of $0 Jan 02 Sates that FazliVELIU is beloved to. be a poltical representative forthe NLA. He has been the dector of LPK for 14 years and was responsible for LPK in diaspora. (NS Rel AwFievSwe) Rexhep SELIM! was in the fist group that founded the UCK along with the JASHARI family ‘Suleiman ‘Sultan’ SELIMI and Sami LUSHTAKU, Rexhep ‘SELIMI was the frst to appear publicly in uniform. He has been linked with KShIK and organised crime. (NS Rel Au/FinvSwe) XhaVitHALITI aka Zeka is a member of the POK Presidency and the Kosove Assembly. He was included on the EU enty-ben Ist asa resut of his involvement withthe NLA. He Is alo one ofthe key figure In organised crime. He has previously been reported os @ ‘member of ShIK andlor KSHIK, (NIK G) Shefget MUSLIU the Commander ofthe UCPMB. (NS_ Rel AuUFin/Swe) Daut HARADINAS was the ‘commander of the 131 BDE inthe Dukagini Sub-Zone in the LUCK and the Chief of Staff of the KPC before his suspension ‘on 6 Jul 01. In Dec OF it was reported that he wes in France, SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. Pry‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO SUSE: ‘and was recenily reported tobe in Bulgaria (NS Rel AuvFin/Swe) Bardhy! MAHMUTI was the Minster of foreign affairs for the Provisional Government of Koso. (NS Rel AubFin/Swe) Lim JAKUP! was 2 UCPMB ‘commander in the BREZNICA area, (NS Rel AutFinvSwe) All AHMETI aka Abaz XHUKA is one Of the key activists responsible for Albanian militancy inthe {formar Yugoslavia. He is one ofthe leaders of the NLA and, remains commited tothe union of al Albanians. (NS Rel AuvFin/Swe) Gezim OSTREMI was appointed as ‘overall commander of the NLA by Al AHMET (polticl leader ofthe NLA) (NS Rel AUFin’Swe) Shagir SHAQIRI has been dismissed ftom the KPC as_of 21 March 2000, for an act of Non- ‘Compliance and for having strong links to the UCPMIBJUCK- LCi postion was: D Comd for RTG 6 (GNJILANE), KFOR MAIN J2X Cl, Film City, PRISTINA, Kosovo, ACTIONS TAKEN: NIL. Ta FeO USL Presevo Valley ‘The contacts graded C. ‘This cortesponds to COMKFOR PIR 7. 8. (NS_Rel_AuUFinvSwe) (ORKFOR) An _UCKL Planning meeting was held on 14 Feb 02 at the Hotel ‘Grilane in GNUILANE. The note! was closed f0 the pubic ‘rom 1100-1800 hours to maintain stet securty during the resting. Among those attending the mocting were Ramadan QEJAJA (NFOK), Fea VELIU, Rexhep SELIM, Habib RASHITI (NFDK), Xhavit HALITI, Shefget MUSLIU, aut HARADINAJ, Agron HARADINA (NFOK), Bardhyl MAHMUT, Lrim JAKUPI, Rexhep ALIU (NFDK). Shagir 'SHAQIRI‘Shpetim’, Commander Ll” (NFDK), Al AHMET! Gezim OSTREMI, 'Nazm? (NFOK), Commander ‘Shplat (NFDK), ‘Shokro’ (NFOK), and Commander. 'Emrzaut’ {Phonetc) (NFOK). tis not known who else attended the ‘meeting. CONTACT COMMENT: ‘Shokre’ is a logistics officer for the TMK He makes all the plans for weapons HQ KFOR] ro ‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. 25SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. ‘aches and buniers for the UCKL, no one ean obain wespons without his approval. Commander ‘Emzaut isthe ‘commander of the PRESEVO (EM 5386) and MEDVEDA (EN 4844) Zone. He is from GNJILANE. He has spent nine ‘montis al the. Bondsteet Detention Facity. commander ‘Ll has a beard and is very tal. COMMENT ENDS. b.__(NS_Rel_AuUFinfSwe) (ORKFOR) During the ‘meeting, Xavt HALITI appeared tobe the person in charge. He stalod that now ie not the time to begin fighting in Macedonia. He believed that poltcal insitutons in Macedonia should continue to work toward an agreeable solution until at least this spring or summer. Shefget MUSLIU stated that political solutions were not working in the Presevo Valey and only a military solution would work. HALITI agreed win MUSLIU. HALITI stood up. pointed at MUSLIU and asked him in a very assortve manner if bis ‘men were ready to fight. MUSLIU replied that he was ready. HALITI then gave MUSLIU a blanket authocsaton to begin fighting at any time. CONTACT COMMENT: | have not ‘een Shefget MUSLIU in GNIILANE since 17 or 18 Feb 02 Fighting in the Presevo Valley could start any day now. The UCK-L has already begun ‘wcrutment (NFDK. & (NS Rel AutFin’Swe) (ORKFOR) The folowing people arrived at the meeting in separate groups Ramadan QEJAJA and Bardhyl MAHMUTI artived together ina Mercedes. Al AHMETI, Gezim OSTREMI, Namzi and ‘Commander Shplati arrived together in two separate jeeps. ‘Those four individuals drove together from PRZREN (OM 7073). XW@vi"HALIT arrived together wih aut HARADINAJ, Agron HARADINAS and an unknown diver (NFOW) (NS Ret AuunySwe) (ORKFOR) The new patch for the UCK:L wal be red and black, It wil have a black ‘Albanian two-headed eagle inthe centre ofthe patch on red background. The top ofthe patch, along the border, will read 'UCKL.’ The bottom ofthe patch, along the border, will read ‘USHTRIA GLIMITARE E KOSOVES LINDORE’ ‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. 6SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. RS sree (Ciberaion Army of Eastern Kosovo) © (KC) (ORKFOR) Albanians ffom everywhere in the diaspora will donate money just Ike they have done in the past as soon as they hear that hostities wil resume inthe Presevo Valley. Shagir SHAGIR! published an arte inthe Epoka e Re' newspaper on 19 Feb 02 about the current Situation in Presevo Valley. This article could encourage ‘Avanians to start donating money. EHT_COMMENT: Shagir SHAGIRI published an article in ‘Epoka_e Re’ on 19 Feb 02 on pages 6 and 7 tiled “PRESEVO VALLEY: HOW WAS THE WAR, HOW WAS ‘THE WAR DEVELOPED, HOW CAN YOU MAKE PEACE AND WHAT IS THE SOLUTION" The article states that ‘Serbia took the Presevo Valley from Kosovo in the 1950's and the vilages were ethnicaly cleansed of Albanians in ‘June 1999 afer the wahdrawal of Serbian troops fom Kosovo. The article then goes on to state that oven though the ‘Abanians have begun peaceful negotiations in May 2001, the Serbs and the IC have done nothing. Albanians ‘must’ design a now strategy to resolve the problem in Presevo Valley. See Annex A for a more thorough translation ofthe summarsation of the afte. COMMENT. ENDS, 2X COMMENT: In reference tothe frst three paragraphs, i is probably rue that a meeting di take place in GNLILANE. ‘The content of the meeting is possibly true. The ist of fated a SOUbth Information in JOUS as of 30 Jan 02 states that Fax VELIU 's bebeved to be 2 poltical reresantative for the NLA, He has boon the rector of LPK for 14 years and. was: responsible for LPK inthe diaspora, Rexhep SELIMI was in the fist group that founded the UCK long wih the JASHARI family. Sulejman “Sultan” SELIM! ‘and Sami LUSHTAKU. Rexhep SELIMI_ was the fist to appear publicly in uniform. He has been linked with KShIK ‘and organised crime. Xbait/HALITI aka Zeka is a member of the POK Presidency and the Kosovo Assembly. He was included on ‘the EU enty-ban list as a result of his involvement with the, SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO a‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO RERERE SOURE NLA. He is also one ofthe key igures in organised cre, He has previously been reported es a member of ShiK andor KSHIK ‘Shefget MUSLIU was the Commander ofthe UCPMB. ‘Daut HARADINAJ was the commander of the 131 Bae in the ‘Dukagini Sub-Zone in the UCK and the Chie of Staff of the KPC before his suspension on 08 Jul Of. In Dec 01 it was reported that he was in France and was recently reported to bein Bulgaria, Bardhyl MAHMUTI was the Foreign Minister of the Provisional Government of Kosovo, Lim JAKUPI was a UCPMB commander in the BREZNICA ‘All AHMET! aka Abaz XHUKA is one of the Key activists responsible for Albanian militancy in the former Yugoslavia He is one ofthe leaders of te NLA and remains commited tothe union of al Albanians, ‘Gezim OSTREMI was appointed as overall commander of the NLA by All AHMET (poltical leader ofthe NLA) ‘Shag SHAQIRI has boon dismissed fom the KPC as of 21 Ma 00, for an sct of non-compliance and for having strong links to the UCPMBIUCK-L. His postion was Deputy Coma ‘of RTG-6 (GNUILANE), ‘Shpetim,’ and Commander ‘Lui’ were both mentioned in ‘an open press report as claiming responsibly for an attack In ARACINOVO (EMA651) on 10 Feb 02. ‘Ast of vehicles sighted at the Hotel at the approximate time of the meeting is cluded at Annex A. OF the registered ‘owners only Shag’ SHAGIRI and Selami FERATI can be lnk tothe UCP at this Se, ‘Sahting of Xhavit HAUTE ‘The contact is K-Albanian graded 8. This responds to COMKFOR PIR 4 (NS Rel AutfFin’Swe) (ORKFOR) At 1030hrs on 08. Dec 01 Xhavit HALITI and Shpend SHALA were sighted in Calé__Dubrovnik, —Dardania, -PRISTINA (EN12862221) WANE (Gy w ‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO.SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. RERARKS, RoR TEU] (RFOWY. SZXL.COMMENT: HALITI is one ofthe key figures within the KSHIK and: is. involved in organised ‘crime throughout ‘Kosovo. SHALA is @ member of the KPC. COMMENT. ENDS. Oat OF ‘Albanian_inteliaencs Service (SHIA) personally of Interest FU PERLEA (Phonetic) ‘The contact is @ K-Albanian graded © & (NS Rel Aut Fin Swe)(ORKFOR) _FNU PERLEA (Phonetic) is a senior ShIK member operating within PRISTINA (EN 1322). PERLEA is described as 52-53 years fat, weighs approximately 100kg, dark skin ful bear. 4186-170em wih short black hai. FHT COMMENT: FHT checks reveal that FNU PERLEA is probably Viadimie PRELLA (NFDK), who is possibly linked to the Albanian Miristry of Foreign Affairs, COMMENT ENDS. PERLEA is close fiend of Xhavt HALITI and regulary meets with PDK Polticians and senior Kosowo Inteligence Service (K-ShiK) members, including Latf GASH! and Kadi VESELL PERLEA is known to work from the Albanian Government (Office located in the general area of gd reference EN 138224 (NFDK), ‘CONTACT COMMENT: PERLEA appears to contol any official visits to Kosovo from Albania, particularly those visitors who suppor the PDK. I believe he IPERLEA] isthe senior representative ofthe Albanian Office ‘in Kosove. COMMENT ENDS, Foetot PDK Manoeuvring ‘The contact, a K-Albanian who is graded B has access, tothe information. (NS Rel AuvFin’Swe)(ORKFOR) XhavitHALITI attended a POK meeting on 18 Oct Of. HALITI has been in the USA, IMENT: | don't know the reason why he was in the USA. COMMENT ENDS. HALITI has been previously reported se viling the USA recently separate FHT reported that Hasim THAGI was ‘tying to ‘rehablitate’ HALIT into Kosovar polis. Hs ‘campaigning for the POK on Television was also reported ‘COMMENTENDS. 4S ep OF ‘blamic Organizations Working in Kosova, NB) | — C3 NEO) | BS NEW | Bz ‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO »SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO REWARKS The contact a nor-Kosovar who i assessed as usualy reliable (6), has access to the information, (NC REL Swe, Aut, FinKORKFOR) In the BUGAGIN| (GRNK) ‘area. some Islamic organizations offered ther help in paying for the reconstruction of hovses, hospitals end schools but only if 8 mosque. was bull in advance in each vilage that received help. Xhavi€ HALIT| ‘AKA ZEKA' is present with the Islamic NGOs. He is 2 high level represerative of the POK and a high level member of the KShIK. HALIT 's connected with Ami THAQI (NFOK), President of an Islamic. organization (NFOK), THAGI and HALIM are bulding, without any” authorization, a huge mosque in the centr of PRISTINA (EN 1323). CONTACT SQMENT: "Some fhe namic NGOs are franc POK ‘representatives FHT_COMMENT: Aho HALIT is invove i toga etic and hee some ‘connections with weleknown ciminas. COMMENT ENDS, A (NSORKFOR) J2X COMMENT: Information in JOU as at 04 Aug Of states that Khavit HALIT, AKA "Zeka! ‘AKA ‘alta’, was bom on 08 Mar $8 in NOVO SELO (GRNK)._ He is associated with Hashim THACI, Rruster MUSTAFA, Ramush HARADINAJ,. Fatos NANO and General Kujdes! LAM! of the Albanian Army. HALIT Is ‘heavily involved in criminal activites, such as prostution, weapons and drugs smugging. He has testo the KPC and. OK. COMMENT ENDS, 20AIg OT ‘The contact, a non-Kosovar who is assessed 95 usualy ‘fable (8), has access to the information. DOK 18 Aug O1(NC REL Swe, Aut, Fin(ORKFOR) The "Entra! boer factory in PEC (ON 4123) seems to be owned by Ekrem LLUKA, a ich entrepreneur in the DUGAGJINI (GRNK) area, with strong politcal connections: Hashim THACI, POK leader, and Ramush HARADINAJ, AK leader Men trusted by LLUKA seem to be lsa BALAJ and All HASKAJ, who have been involved in llega trafficking varous Kinds on numerous occasions. Al HASKAN te cose associate of Dukagini KELMENDI. | KELMENDI is ‘suspected of weapons tracking, money laundering, black marketing. He owns the 'Eko Holding’ based in PRISTINA (EN 1323). ‘This company is a cover for the KELMEND! famiy’s organised crime operations, (NS)(ORKFOR) J2x COMMENT: Information in JOIS ae at 18 Jul 01 states that Ekrom LLUKA, AKA Ekrem VUKA, is the owner of the NEW | BE SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. 30‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO EMER ‘Dukagini Company i PEC. The company i composed of @ publishing and printing house, the locaton af the company is Ina building close to the MNE-W HQ. He also ovns ofcialy the private Radio DUKAGJINI. LLUKA's a known smugglor of several commodities; cigarettes, cars, and apoiances his supplier is an unknown Bulgarian.” He was direaly involved inthe procurement of uniforms and other equipment, possibly including weapons, for HARADINAJ ane other zone ‘Commanders. In charge ofthe impor for the petrol refinery in BAR (CM 4261), Montenegro, COMMENT ENDS.(NC REL Swe, Aut Fin)(ORKFOR) The PEC beer facory director seems to be Agim ELSHANI, belonging to the ELSHANI family. He seems to be resident in VITOMIRICA (ON 4627) and his famiy is composed of fv brothers, some of them involved in ilegal tracking, The gang leader is Ahmet ELSHANI. Agim ELSHANI is beleved be Keeping contacts with former UCK members. The ELSANI family appears (0 be strongly connected with Xhavit HALITI. Lat, several tankers, some of them with Bosnian vehicle registration Plates, have been noticed parked infront ofthe beer factory In PEC. FHT COMMENT: According to an aerial shat several antennas of numerous kinds were noticed on the oof of the factory. Some of them are typica radio fink, satelite TV and. mobile phone antennas, while others appeared to be radio amstours’ antennas. COMMENT ENDS.(NS(ORKFOR) J2X COMMENT: Information in JOIIS a8 at 14 Apr OO states that Agim ELSHANI is not @ technician, he was appointed Director just because of his “politcal business”. COMMENT ENDS,(NC REL Swe, Aut Fin)(ORKFOR) Xhavit HALITI, AKA ‘eka’, bor 08 Mar 56 in NOVO SELO (GRNK), owns some houses in \VITOMIRICA and has several interests in PEC, KOSOVSKA MITROVICA (ON 8847) South and PRISTINA, a5 well a in ‘Switzerland and Albania. Xhavit HALITI has beon involved in tracking weapons and drugs, smuggling and ‘expotations eeveral times (NS)(ORKFOR) 12x COMMENT: Information in JOS as. at 01 Nov 00 states that Xhavit HALITI, AKA “Zeka’ AKA “HALITAY, is highly involved in ‘minal activities, such a prosttuion, weapons and druge ‘smuggling. He has tiesto the KPC and PDK. COMMENT ENDS (NC REL Swe, Aut, FinORKFOR) Sali NMANI, AKA. ‘Banana’, is poitically linked to the PDK and is very close to the party leader Hashim THACI, he is eal to be involved in the beer factory affairs. Sali NIMANI also has interests in ‘Albania @ juice factory in TIRANA (OL 0276) and in the DUGAGJN' area, and infact PEC he is the owner of several houses, the Miranda Hote, the OSCE bulking anda plastic Products factory and approxmately 200 shops throughout Kosovo. He also has siores in PRISTINA and trades in SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO Pn‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO REWARKS ‘Warocco and Taly. Sail NIMANI taught “the_secrat_of business" fo Ekrem LLUKA who used to work for him and ‘ow said to be the richest man in PEC. Sali NIMANI sa Felatve of Leon NIMANI (NEDK), owner of the ‘Burma’ shopping centre in PEC. Rexhat NIMAN, brother of Sal ‘owns the ‘Barakot food shop in PEC, Bajam NIMAR (NFDK), brother of Sal, owns the ‘Parliament restaurant in EC, Enver NIMANI (NFDK), brother of Sal, isa lawyer in PEC. The family owns the ‘Camp restaurantin PEC. Some members of the NIMANI family are buying vehicles each ‘month for the KPC.(NS)(ORKFOR) J2K COMMENT: Information in JOUS as at 18 Jul 1 states that Sal NIMAN ‘owns an Albanian diplomatic passport. He has been married ‘ice. One fam is ving in PRIZREN (OM 7873), te other ‘one in PEC. wa ‘Tejuk2001 4:30 PM This i @ European Council document that ks made publc for he first" time exclusively by Balkanweb TIRANA - European Council! has drafted a ist where included the Abanians’ names who are not accepted to ‘enter its party members. The kt Is crafted: but is not ‘approved compietely and has not entered ito force. Only the Head of the Foreign Polcy and Secuty of EU, Havier Solana, can make the last modification and later to approve it This is longer ist than thatthe one presented by the ‘Write House and signed by the US presicent, George Bush, and includes more ‘non grata * names inthe al spaces of the European union. In the 2nd aricie of this EU declaration, it's said that the "Presidency demands to the Eastern ar ‘Central European countries to join EU and Malta, Turkey, ‘Cyprus and the countries of Scandinavia and Switzerland, ‘members ofthe European Economic Region (EFTA) to join the decison of te EU ae rete visa ths pee, Here ‘Nese! Maligl (KLA) coordinator in’ Tirana 2 Jonuz Musiiu, Poltic Council of Presevo, Medvegia and Bujanoc, bom in Koncul on 05.01.1858, ‘3. Shofget Musliu(UCPMB), bom in Koncul in 12.02.1963; 4. (KPC) Rustem Mustafa, , RTGS Crd, born in Podujova on 27.02.1971; 5 Fadil Ndrecaj_ “Avni —_(KLA) logistic, 6. Maliq, Ndrecaj (KLA)" known as Mala; T. Ridvan Nezi, (KLA) logistic, bom on 18.01,1874, Meta; 8. (KPC) Gezim Ostreni COS (KLA) Head general born on 141.1042, Dibra; aoe SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO 2SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. RENAE SRE CaS] 9. (KPO) Jotullah Gari aka “Gur, (KLA) commander 410. (KPC) ‘Rexhep Selimi, , member of the leadership of the Academy bom” on 15.03.1971 Glareva; 41, Shagir Shagir, Aimy for Liberation of Presevo Medivegia and Bujanovac (UCP), bom on 01.01.1964; 42, Xhezahir Shagiri Natonal Liberaton Army (UCK), Keown 35 Hoxha bom on 15051965; 13, Tahir Sinan, (possibly KPCWatonalLibraton Army. engaged ogists $4 amet Sulejmant, Nationa! Liberation "Amy 416. (KPC) Emrush Suma, National Liberation Army, bom on 27.08.1874 Dimes; 16, Sam Utain, Matera Lerten Army, row "Sokol" on ‘08.03.1063; 47 Pax Vella, Nona! Uberaton Amy (NLA) born on o401.1048, Kercovs; 18. Musa. Xhaferri, National Liberation Army (NLA): {2 Emraon Anema Kono, People Movement LH) on 10505 1959, Feral, BL Knabir Zhu, Natonal Liberation Aimy (NLA) 24. Adem Abdulla, National Liberation Army (NLA), member 22. All Ahmeti, National Liberation Army (NLA), bom on 401.1050" Kercova; 23, Nurl Boxhet, National Liberation Army (NLA) bom on 1982, "Tetovo 24, Tahir Dalipi, Poltic Council of Presevo, Medvegja and Bujanoct Presevo: 25. Musa Demir, “commander in terrain: 28. Gafurr Elshan, Kosovo People Moverant (PX) brn 20.03.1958 in ‘Suhareka: 27. Sabit Gash Natonal Moverent forth Liberation of Kosovo (LKCK)bom on 30.12.1967 in Suhareka; 28, Shetit Halim, National Liberation Army (NLA), logistic. 28, Xhavit Halil, Kosovo Democratic Prosperiy Party (PDK), National Liberation Army (NLA), supporter, bom on 08.03 1956; 30, (KPC) Daut Haradina), RTG3. CORdes, Kosovo Defense Troops, bom” on 06.04.1978 Goldene 31. (KPC) Nazim Haradina}, National Liberation Army Win), Toaistc: 32, Xhavit Hasani, National Liberation Amy (NLA), bor on (05:05.1957, “Tanushe; 33, Hysni Hagir, National Liberation Army (NLA) , boen on 03.01 1949, 34. Kushtrim Hoxha, National Liberation Army (NLA), in tersain 38. Dren_Korabi,_Nstional Liberation Army (NLA). ‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO 3SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. SOURCE] CLASS 35 (RPC) Rai arove, Kosovo Defense Too, ban 03.0'-1966;, Sr. (KPC) Sami Ltweata, Kosovo Dtene Tips, ATG? born 20.02.1981, 30. Bardhy! Mahmut, Gerocraic Prosperity Paty (PDK), bom on 01021960 in bilan BakanWeb) aIWoF ion to "Ram MUSTA ‘The contact, a K-Albanian who Is assessed as usually reliable (8), has access to the information. 2 (NS REL Swe, Aut, Fin(ORKFOR) Many of the ‘people working within the PRISTINA (EN 1323) Munipalty have expressed relief at the announcement that ‘Rem’ MUSTAFA has been suspended from the KPC. Many ‘olive that the next stop will be MUSTAFA'S indictment and extradition to The Hague tobe tried as a war ciminal b, (NS REL Swe, Aut, Fin(ORKFOR) In addition, the ‘Municipality members who refused to be comupted by [MUSTAFA have experienced an increase in their stature. ft ‘would appear that other members of the Municipality admire their courage for standing up to MUSTAFA. & (NS REL Swe, Aut, Fin(ORKFOR) It is rumored that ‘Agim CEKU and Xhavet HALITI are behind the suspension ‘of MUSTAFA and the 4 other senior KPC offcers who were ‘suspended. The reasons behind CEKU and HALIT's actions are beleved to be purely poical. The § KPC Officers are al inked to Ramush HARADINAJ and the AAK. ‘CEKU and HALITI are both key supporters of Hashim THAGI ‘and the POK. NES) 8S esuoF Personaliies Linked to Xhavet HALITL ‘The contact, @ K-Albanian who is assessed as usually rollable (B), has access tothe information. 4 (NS REL Swe, Aut Fin(ORKFOR) The fetowing Personalities ore the key figures linked to Xhavet HALITI ‘thin Kosovo (1). (NS REL Swe, Aut, Fin)(ORKFOR} Azim SvlA, @._(NS_REL Swe, Aut, Fin)(ORKFOR) Rexhip and Sylejman SELIM NEC — BE SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO aSECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. REWARKE SOURCE] CLASS] @. (NS REL Swe, Aut, Fin(ORKFOR) Agim cEKU. (@). (NS REL Swe, Aut, FinORKFOR) Shaip Wun, b. (NS REL Swe, Aut, Fin(ORKFOR) Shalp MUSA also hhas a brother who is closely connected to HALITI. Tris is the youngest of the five MULA brothers. He was appointed {8 the bodyguard to Hamed KRASNIQI by HALIT! 2 week before KRASNIQI was. assassinated in Nov 00. Many people suspect that HALITI and MUJA were involved inthe ‘conspiracy to murder KRASNIGI 6. _ (NS REL Swe, Aut, Fin(ORKFOR) In edition to i ‘support within Kosovo, HALITI also has suppor at the highest levels within Albania. Fatos NANO, the chairman of the rung Socialist Party in Albania is very close to HALIT HALITI has also made agrooments with A-ShIK leaders, ‘which has led tothe provision of bath training and personnel 10 K-ShIK in Kosovo, 4. (NS_REL Swe, Aut, FinORKFOR) Despite his ‘stong postion within the POK, HALITI does have some. ‘opponents. in particular Bardyi MAHMUTI, vce President of the PDK and Plurat SEDJIU, spokesman for the UCK during the war, are both seen as opponents to HALITI within the patty. ©. _(NSORKFOR) 42K COMMENT, Information in JIS {3 ot 3 Ju 1 states tat Xhavet HALIT. ano reportes a8 hav HALIT, i the former UCK foancial manager and tis Widely beleved he kept some of the money collected for Timget"He isthe Chet ofthe KShIK in Kosovo. XIV LALIT is known a8 being the polical and financial seviser {or Hashim THACL, HALII has been reported tobe involved St a high level in bod KSA and organized emo COMMENT ENDS, Bun OF xia HALTTL ‘The contact, a K-Albanian whose reliability cannot yet be assessed (F), has access tothe information. (NS REL Swe, Fin, Aul(ORKFOR) Xhavit|HALITI ‘et 2 smarty dressed females atthe Hotel lira, PRISTINA, (0822 dun 01. The meeting started at 1800hrs and lasted or atleast 2 hours. itwas an unusual location, because HALITI NES SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO 35SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO ‘ually conducts ha PRISTINA meotinge atthe Grand HOI ‘CONTACT COMMENT: Its beteved thatthe females are [A-SRIKC The A-ShIK come to Kosovo in increasing rumbers ‘and with senior people during times of political tenon and ‘lectins, COMMENT ENDS. J2X COMMENT: Xhavit HALITT is Known as being the poltcal ang fnancial adviser for Hashim THACI. HALITI has been previously reported as being the ‘eminence grise’ of the POK, he has also been reported to be involved at a high level in both KSHK and organized crime. COMMENT ENDS, b.__(NS REL Swe, Fin, Aul\(ORKFOR) Naim MUJA is an associate of Xhavit HALITL MUJA Is @ PRISTINA based ‘arms dealer. “HALITI sent MUJA to Absria to be a bodyguard for Ahmet KRASNII, shortly before KRASNIOI' assassination in TIRANA on 21 Sep 98. desu ‘Westin at Grand Hotel PRISTINA ‘The contact, a K-Albanlan who is assessed a8 usually reliable (8), has access tothe information. (NS REL Swe, Fin, AutyORKFOR) At 1116 heurs, 11 jun Of, Xhavit HALITI waked from the area of the POK offces to the Grand Hotel PRISTINA (EN 1323). HALITI walked to the large terraced area where he sat and spoke to the Albanian Ambassador ‘Prela’ for approximarely 20 minutes. He then moved to a separate table and eat and ‘spoke with 4 unknown males believed to be members of, ‘ASHIK. At approximately 1200 hours HALITI entered the Hotel and went upstairs, AGRON HARADINAL, who hed been sat on his own at the small sie terrace, recaves a ‘hone call shortly after HALITIs' departure and also went Upstairs. Immediately folowing HARADINAIS" waking petals, the 4 ASHIK members let thelr table and ao went Upstairs taking the same route as HALITI. All perscnalties vse beloved fave gone te second Hoa where HALITT has @ number of rooms. CONT Sppeared asf ney wore curmoned apoars oy SALT, ‘COMMENT ENDS. NBC] BS DFS OF ‘HALT and Wasim HARADINAS, The Contact, a K-Albanian who is assessed as usually reliable (B), has access tothe information. 2. (NS REL Swe, Fin, AutXORKFOR) During the fast ‘month HASKAJ has been sighted in the company of bath HALITI and HARADINAJ. HALITI prefers to employ people. WINES | 85 ‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO.SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO REMARKS, SOURCE] CASS] ‘who are not well Known n Kosovo, so that they may operate tore freely throughout the province, HASKAS was ¢ sniper with the UCK during the war and is now thought te bean ‘assassin charging between 10-000 ‘and 20 G00 DM per attack. Up untl the last month HASKAJ had no wealth to ‘peak of, However he now appears to be extremely afivent b._(NS REL Swe, Fin, Aul(ORKFOR) HASKAS has recently acquired a flat in PEC (ON4223) and a brand now jsep. He has been seen socializing in what are known to be the vory best bars and cafes and is seen in the company of many different women. & (NS REL Swe, Fin, AUN(ORKFOR) HASKAL's favorte haunts ar as olows (). PECPIZZERIA PEC), @). Hotel DUPONT (PEC), (. MIAMI BEACH CLUB (OJAKOVICA (ON 5392), 4. (NS REL Swe, Fin, AutXORKFOR) J2K COM infomation on JOUS dated Aup 00 records tat HASKAS was the leader of a very dangerous gang. This gang ‘Conducted “dirty work for the eaminal community. & report (F6) in the 2X summary of 28 Mar 00 records Xhat HALIT, the Albanian Secret Service (SHIK) and the Party for the Democratic Progress of Kosovo (PDK) have beyun an ‘orton racket across Kosovo that has extracted $400,000 {fom UROSEVAC (EM 1290) alone, The POK coordinator of {his operation is Xhav HALII (108387), a close fend of Hashim THACI, leader ofthe POK and member of the JAC. HALITI has been associated wth Falos NANO and Fatos KLOSI, Head of the SHIK. His area of responsibity covers the areas around PEC and ISTOK (ON 6838). Reporing also indicates thet Xhavt HALITI was the fnancial menager forthe former UCK. Fatos NANO was the formor Prime Minister of Albania. Another report from the J2K daly summary dated 18 Feb O1 reports that XHAVITHALIT! ls ‘iso believed fo be the number two man of the POK who ‘most K-Abanians believe isthe atal bss of the paty and Uses Hashim THAGI as @ figure head. He is also rept to be involved, at a high level in both KShIK and organized ime, COMMENT ENDS. Terao a ‘Connected with ‘The contact, an ethnic Albanian who is assessed as usually reliable (8), has reported the folowing information. DOL NEE SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO 7‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO ‘SOURE, TASS XHAVITHAUITI the number two man ofthe PDK who most K-Abanians believe isthe actual bss ofthe party and ses Hashim THAGI as a figure head, ‘Xhavit HALIT is known as being the palical and fencial ‘adviser for Hashim THACI, HALITI has been previously ‘eported as being the ‘eminence grise’ ofthe PDK, he has ‘also been reported to be involved ata high level in both IKShiK and organised crime. COMMENT ENDS, Tare OT [DK informstion Service, ‘The contact, an ethnic Abanian who is assessed as usualy reliable (B) has aocess tothe information. (KS(ORKFOR) Another suspected disruptive element inthe ‘Albanian community has recently retured to GNJILANE. Fatmir DURMAKO, a man suspected of numerous violent acts, the most notorious being the murder of Xhemaj MUSTAFA, former aide to Ibrahim RUGOVA, in PRISTINA (EN 1323)" The LDK lnformaton Service has long ‘suspected DURMAKO of being a KSHIK operative. FHT. The individual pieces of information are ‘assessed as B2, however, the conspiratorial theme of the report and analysis by the LDK is impossible to verty. The ‘events may be unrelated and merely coincidental, but bear ‘reporting together in ight of recent events. COMMENT ENDS. J2X COMMENT: A MINE-E report (C3)in the 12K ‘Summary of 07 Dec 00 stated thatthe LOK Information ‘Service believes thatthe person who kiled MUSTAFA was. Fatmir DURMAKO, The LDK secunty offiais had previously identfied DURMAKO as 2 member ofthe GNJILANE KShIK. The report also stated that they ‘suspected him of being a double agent for the Serb Stato ‘Security Service, LDK information ofcers from PRISTINA ‘potted DURMAKO inthe city but he now rarely goes out at ‘al, maintaining a low profile. The LDK information office ‘only has crcumstantal evidence pertaining to DURMAKO's ‘connection tothe crime, however, they are convinced he is the man who assassinated MUSTAFA. Because DURMAKO has been a KShIK operative and has ‘connections tothe POX, the crime is viewed as a poltically ‘motivated tiling, The LOK believes thatthe PDK inteligence apparatus identified DURMAKO as a former ‘Serb collaborator and coerced him nto this activity. [DURMAKO, under threat of death, and possibly to clear his name, kiled MUSTAFA. This appears to be corroborated by ‘2 MNB-C contact who reported that a member of ShK, Fatmie DERMAKU (sic), may have caried out the Kling of EE ‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO. 38SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO REWARKS “Xhemall MOSTAFA, onthe orders of RRaveHALIT. This Contact stated that DERMAKU is a member of ShIK who Lntl recently, operated inthe GNJILANE area, itis believed that DERMAKU has no choice inthe matter, fhe does not 4o as HALITI says he wil be killed DERMAKU is believed tohave collaborated wih the Serbs during the confet and focthis he was given an ulimatum by HALIT, either he ‘works for ShIK or he willbe executed. The report added that DERMAKU moved to PRISTINA several months ago ater he became too widely known in GNAILANE. ‘See J2X Summaries of 07, 13, 23 and 27 Dec 00 for futher deta. ‘COMMENT ENDS. woaoo BOE 20001012 SPC Demetios Moshure (SIREL KFOR) He is fnancialy managing the POK and ‘conto the “Call of Motherland” fund, whichis the financial ‘organization in charge of cobecting all the aid for Kosovo from the Albanian and K-Albanian emigrants ving in ‘Switzerland. and Germany, through 2 capilary banks ‘organization present in westem Europe. HALITI can also rly ‘on the financial support of the “American Albanian Civil League’, whichis the Americen Albanian emigrants agency for the suppor of the "Greater Albanian” project in the USA. HALITI has been reported as the “ait union” between the MILOSEVIC regime and the Albanian, Fatos NANO, forall the financial raneactons and financial movements’ which, sartng from BELGRADE (DQ 6064), are currently going to ‘ATHENS and later on to PRISTINA (EN 1223) via TIRANA Part of this fnancial flow comes directly from MILOSEVIC, ‘ut another pat oft comes from CYPRUS, where "SLOBO™ has soveral secret bank accounts. HALIM! is also involved in the FENIKS ‘Co. This company, which is based in ‘Switzeriand, is led by Quazim OSMONAJ, with Nazim HARADINA! who is a very cose business fiend of HALIT FENIKS has very close relations with the Isiamic Jihad and the Turkish Islamic extremists, (J2X HUMINT SUMMARY = 06 OCT 00) ax oa oo ‘DOK: 20001012 (SIREL KFOR) There are rumors about the ful involvement of the influential businessman, Xhavit HALIT, in creating an egal task force in charge of eliminating the most dangerous. fenemies of the PDK. These enemies, whose names have been entered into a "secret black book”, are members of the DK Party, influential figures of the local jet set community ‘and some KPC representatives, The ask force” wail be ‘composed of around 100 K-Albanian and Albanian people Tx SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO 7»SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO ‘with miltary background. The manpower Tor the Torce ie located throughout Western Kosovo with 12 - 15 members in PEC (ON 4273) and the vest of the persannel within the owns of KLINA’ (ON 6619), ISTOK (ON 8897) and DUAKOVICA (OM 5382) An additonal tak ofthe fore is to ‘cary out intimidation and pressure, in order to extort votes for the PDK, pariculary against the minorities present in the ‘area, The organization Is also able to buy voles due to ts large budget, which HALITI is investing into. Xhavit HALITI and. Fathos ‘NANO, the man in charge, have fom the boginaing of the confict in’ Kosovo, been Involved in ‘destabizing the region to ld the "Grester Albani" project. HALITI manages an enormous amount of money and is a major player in prosttuton, drug and petal smugging in Kosovo, He controls the town of VITOMIRICA (ON 4526) Which is at a geographically strategic Junction for his ‘smugging business, to avoid the KULINA Pass contol For his business activites HALITI is using the PRISTINA "Grand Hotel’ as his base. (J2X HUMINT SUMMARY - 08 OCT 00) Toaoe DOI: 20001012, (SIREL KFOR) HALITI has been a SHIK member since before the war andis current at the highest level ofthis Inteligence organtzation. Before the war he was the bodyguard of the SHIK Chief, Fathos KLOSI. (J2X HUMINT. SUMMARY - 08 OCT 00), x e0a0o (GIREL KFOR) HALIT is tong supporer of the Albanian Workers Party. (J2X HUMINT SUMMARY =) TK i Mar 0 ‘DOr: 20000331 (C/REL KFOR) Xhavit HALITI, Nextmija HOXHA, and Hysni MILOSHI have been identified as being active supporters of the Workers Party of Albania in Kosovo, This party Is ‘advocating that Kosovo be made part of greater Abaria ‘Nexhmja is the widow of Enver HOXHA and has not been linked to any ilegal activities. Hysni is believed to be linked ‘te some unidentified organized crime group but no evidence hes boon presented. thle group lo very amall in Kosova, (Gource comment’ this group has very itle chance of succeeding in Kosovo but they wil ry.) (KFOR-FPIR 06112- 00) (CIREL KFOR) XhiaVitis also known as "Ozekao". Xhavits a ‘wealthy Kosovar Albanian who gained most of his wealth ftom the Albanian Socialist Party and by gathering money or ‘the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) and then leaving withthe ‘money. Xhavt Invested his money into businesses such as restaurants and grocery stores. Xhavit has been linked to st ‘SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATOSECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO [SOURCE Teast two deaths, the death of lir KUNOSHET in 1988 and the death ofa UKA In 1997 li was a logistes officer fr the KLA and was the leader of the Laf Zone for @ short perio. that Xhavit had committed. The leadership ofthe KLA found Xhavit incompetent and Xhavit was expelied from the KLA. Less than @ month later, lr was found shot near the Kosovo border. (KFOR-FPIR 0612-00) (CIREL KFOR) XH is always accompanied by members ‘ofthe military information service SHIU, (Source Comment: | believe thatthe SHIU had something to do with Ove deaths) He has. network of connections in Switzerang, PRISTINA, ‘and TIRANA, He has houses in each of these cles and has ‘an abundance of money fo travel. He has been known to pay {or citical information inthe past and has the connections to hhave people kiled. (Source Comment: People ar affad to ‘pass information about him because they know he ean buy Informaton from just about anyone). xhavt. Ie also Suspected in drug Wafcking but no evidence has been brought forward. (KFOR-FPIR 061 12-00) 25 dan 00 ‘Dot 20000125 (SIREL NATO) Xhavit "Zeka" HALITI, Political Adviser, GOK supported CEKU inorder for hm to become ‘Commander ofthe KPC. (J2X HUMINT SUMMARY -21 JAN 00) | [= SECRET Rel USA KFOR and NATO.