
The US Department of State has declared "non-women" three people from the Western Balkans. DASH informs that it is about the former special chief prosecutor of North Macedonia, Katica Janeva, the current mayor of Karposh, in North Macedonia, Stevco Jakimovski, and the former mayor of Kaçanik, Kosovo, Xhabir Zharku.
The three officials are accused of undermining the rule of law and public trust in democratic institutions and public processes of their respective governments, by engaging in corrupt acts.
The former special chief prosecutor of North Macedonia, Janeva is said to be involved in corrupt acts, including using her political influence and official power for personal gain.
Mayor of the municipality of Karpoš, in North Macedonia, Jakimovski is accused of engaging in acts of corruption, including using his position to interfere in urban development and procurement processes to benefit himself and his associates.
Even the former mayor of the municipality of Kaçanik, Kosovo, Zharku is said to have been involved in corrupt acts, including using his position to interfere in procurement processes to illegally allow construction on property owned by the municipality, for benefited himself and his associates.
This is an alarm bell even for the corrupt in our country, who since the declaration of non-women by former Prime Minister Sali Berisha fell into silence. But it seems that the USA has begun to put the corrupt officials of the Western Balkans in its sights and soon we may have a blow to the ranks of the Albanian officials.
DASH Announcement:
The US Department of State announces today the public appointment of the former special chief prosecutor of North Macedonia, Katica Janeva; the current mayor of Karposh, North Macedonia, Stevco Jakimovski; and the former president of Kaçanik of Kosovo, Xhabir Zharku. Their actions undermined the rule of law and public confidence in the democratic institutions and public processes of their respective governments.
In her official capacity as the former special chief prosecutor of North Macedonia, Janeva was involved in corrupt acts, including using her political influence and official power for personal gain. There is reliable information that Janeva has requested and accepted bribes to influence a prosecution under her jurisdiction.
Mayor of the municipality of Karpoš, in North Macedonia, Jakimovski is accused of engaging in corrupt practices, including using his position to interfere in urban development and procurement processes to benefit himself and his associates.
In his official capacity as mayor of the municipality of Karpoš, North Macedonia, Jakimovski was involved in corrupt acts, including using his official position to interfere in urban development and procurement processes to benefit himself and his associates .
In his official capacity as mayor of the municipality of Kaçanik, Kosovo, Zharku was involved in acts of corruption, including using his position to interfere with procurement processes to illegally allow construction on property owned by the municipality. , to benefit himself and his associates.
These designations reaffirm the US commitment to supporting the rule of law and strengthening democratic institutions throughout the Balkans. The Department will continue to use all available authorities to promote accountability for corrupt actors in the region and globally.
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