Kumrije Jahmurataj's Testimony on Missing Husband in Kosovo War Featured in ARTMargins Online
Kumrije Jahmurataj expressed her profound grief over her husband Smajli, who disappeared during the Kosovo War from 1998 to 1999. She stated, “The grave is better than not knowing,” according to the Humanitarian Law Center Kosovo (HLC Kosovo), which was founded in 1997 amidst social unrest. HLC Kosovo has been instrumental in documenting post-war events. This conversation appears in ARTMargins Online, edited by Hana Halilaj, in sections focusing on Exhibition Reviews and a Special Issue. The organization's efforts are aimed at researching wartime disappearances and seeking justice for those affected.
Key facts
- Kumrije Jahmurataj's husband Smajli went missing in the 1998-99 Kosovo War
- Jahmurataj stated: "The grave is better than not knowing"
- The Humanitarian Law Center Kosovo (HLC Kosovo) conducted the interview
- HLC Kosovo was established in 1997 before the war
- HLC Kosovo is a non-profit organization
- HLC Kosovo plays a key role in post-war contexts
- The content appears on ARTMargins Online
- Hana Halilaj is listed as the author/editor
Entities
Artists
- Kumrije Jahmurataj
- Hana Halilaj
Institutions
- ARTMargins Online
- The Humanitarian Law Center Kosovo (HLC Kosovo)
Locations
- Kosovo