EULEX spokesman: Kosovo organ case investigation to start soon

Nicholas Hawton, an EULEX spokesman stated on Tuesday that recruitment of members of a special team in charge of probing human organ trade allegations “was being finalized” and it should start operating soon. 

“Recruitment is being finalized. We expect the task force to start its work shortly, building on the preliminary investigation which EULEX has started,” Hawton said.

He added that EULEX was “taking the necessary steps for the task force to proceed promptly with its investigation. We have received assurances of support from relevant actors in both Tirana and Belgrade.”