Kochan’s Report

Kochan’s Report Polish reporter in Kosovo covering the real war, UÇK history, and hidden truths.

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10/03/2026

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The night of the Fires, Prekaz 2026
07/03/2026

The night of the Fires, Prekaz 2026

Nuk frikësohem të qëndroj pranë këtij emblemati.Të tjerët vinin me opinionet e gatshme. Historitë i vlerësonin sipas reh...
06/03/2026

Nuk frikësohem të qëndroj pranë këtij emblemati.

Të tjerët vinin me opinionet e gatshme. Historitë i vlerësonin sipas rehatisë së tyre. Arkivat dhe intervistat nuk i interesonin – sepse nuk futeshin në algoritëm dhe nuk do të nxisnin makinën propagandistike. Në fakt, ata gazetarëve u mjaftonte që të intervistonin veten.

Ata nuk donin të njihnin të vërtetën. U nevojitej vetëm një narrativë që të tërhiqte vëmendjen. Nga vendi ku u kryen krimet e luftës, krijuan një teatrik parodish.

Hidheshin fjalë si të mos kishte pasur pas histori mëkëmbëzimin e nënave që panë vdekjen e vajzave dhe djemve të tyre, apo fëmijëve që nuk do të shohin më kurrë baballarët – sepse u dënuan për dëshirën për liri.

Unë u lejoja të flisnin, në vend që te gjykoja. I ftoja në takime, vizitoja shtëpitë dhe varrezat e tyre. Nuk i vlerësoja lotët. Kur heshtnin, lexoja përgjigjen në sytë e tyre. Prisja kur frikoheshin të hapeshin. Nuk nxitoja.

Nuk bëj parodi të historisë – nuk jam nga ai lloj.
Më mirë që pak njerëz të lexojnë të vërtetën, se sa gjithë bota të besojë gënjeshtrën.

📌 Kulla e Tahir Mehes

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I am not afraid to stand beside this emblem.

Others arrived with suitcases full of ready-made opinions. They judged stories according to their own convenience. Archives and interviews did not interest them – because they would not fit the algorithm or fuel the machinery of propaganda. For those journalists, it was enough to conduct interviews with themselves.

They did not want to know the truth. They only needed a narrative that would attract attention. From a place where war crimes were committed, they made a theatre of parody.

They threw around concepts as if history did not carry the cries of mothers who saw the deaths of their daughters and sons, or children who will never see their fathers again – because they were sentenced for their desire for freedom.

I chose to let them speak instead of judging them. I invited them to meetings, visited their homes and cemeteries. I did not judge their tears. When they were silent, I read the answer in their eyes. I waited when they were afraid to open up. I did not rush them.

I do not turn history into a parody – I am not of that kind.

I would rather that fewer people read the truth than that the whole world believe a lie.

Cene approaches his passion with remarkable tenderness. Every detail seems to be refined by the hand of an experienced c...
03/03/2026

Cene approaches his passion with remarkable tenderness. Every detail seems to be refined by the hand of an experienced craftsman.

His instruments come from all over the world – each of them handmade by him. His latest creation is a blue violin.

He attaches deep emotional significance to Albanian instruments, which represent the oldest voice of the nation. Their sounds once prepared fighters for the front lines, but also brought comfort and healing to wounded soldiers.

The çifteli and the lahuta are the most common string instruments in his workshop – a reflection of his attachment to his homeland and a memory of his childhood.

The exhibition can be visited until March 6 at the House of Culture in Skenderaj – also during the annual Epopeja held in Prekaz.

The plisa factory in Prizren – because my reportage does not live on war alone.The plisa is the oldest Albanian symbol –...
01/03/2026

The plisa factory in Prizren – because my reportage does not live on war alone.
The plisa is the oldest Albanian symbol – but it also represents the cultural autonomy of the nation.
It is beautiful that this ancient symbol is worn with pride by Albanians, including in Kosovo.

Thank you to Laurat and our American friend Janet for the shared journey!
And to Ergylë for the warm welcome at the factory of original plisa.

Prekaz is a symbol of suffering for all of Europe, not only for Kosovo. The massacre in Prekaz is proof that, for the oc...
26/02/2026

Prekaz is a symbol of suffering for all of Europe, not only for Kosovo. The massacre in Prekaz is proof that, for the occupier, not even a child is considered innocent.

You can show the bullet holes, the shattered windows, the broken roof – propagandists will always find an excuse, just to avoid the shame of supporting a crime.

That is why we must educate those who know nothing about Prekaz – because for the propagandists, it is already too late.

25/02/2026

💪🏻 Adem Jashari and his brother Hamëz were considered among the greatest threats to the Yugoslav authorities in Kosovo. As a commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), Adem Jashari became a powerful symbol of resistance, especially in the Drenica region, where support for the KLA was rapidly growing among the Albanian majority.

☠️ Eliminating him was meant to weaken the movement, destroy its leadership, and intimidate the population.

‼️ In March 1998, around 60 members of the Jashari family — women, children, elderly, and KLA fighters — defended their home in Prekaz for three days against approximately 5,000 Yugoslav-Serbian soldiers, special forces, and police.

💔 Officially, around 59 people were killed – with Adem and Hamëz Jashari. The attack aimed to eliminate the KLA, which many Albanians saw as protection and hope during the war.

☀️ Today, the Adem Jashari Memorial Complex stands as a living historical archive — bullet-riddled walls, ruined houses, and bare windows tell the story of courage and suffering. Instead of crushing resistance, the events in Prekaz strengthened support for the KLA and turned Jashari into a lasting symbol.

🚘 Since the end of the war, more than 11 million people have visited the complex in Prekaz.

The Kosovo Liberation ArmyWhen I arrived in Kosovo in November 2023, I didn’t have a clear image of a war veteran. My vi...
30/12/2025

The Kosovo Liberation Army

When I arrived in Kosovo in November 2023, I didn’t have a clear image of a war veteran. My view of the national liberation army was limited at that time, shaped mostly by a few accounts from my Albanian friends and what I had read in the media. I knew these were respected people, but I had no idea why.

My perception of the Kosovo Liberation Army changed when I visited memorial sites dedicated to the genocide of Albanian civilians in Kosovo. I traveled through Drenica, photographing these places, and it struck me that this could not have been an ordinary national liberation uprising, as I knew from the history of ideological wars.

The Kosovo Liberation Army stands out from other national liberation armies primarily because of its neutral stance toward ideology and religion, which is quite unusual. Following this line of thought, one can see that this was never about revolution, but about protecting civilians from the terror of Serbian police and Yugoslav forces, and later – Serbian paramilitary units.

Along the way, I met many KLA veterans. They are distinctive people – very modest, kind, yet living with a tragic past, even though they have become heroes in their own country. The war is over, but a taste of injustice remains in their hearts. Three main factors shape this reality: global propaganda about alleged terrorism, rooted in Belgrade and further in Moscow; humiliating trials of arrested KLA commanders and later diplomats of the country in The Hague; and people who never experienced the war, but wear the uniform as if they were part of it, speaking about the conflict without truly knowing it.

That was the moment I decided to dedicate a part of my life to dispelling lies about this army. I can say with full awareness that after this time – having slept under the same roof with these people, drank raki, hiked in the mountains, and spent dozens of hours talking about history and politics – my opinion of the KLA will not change!

Happy War Veterans’ Day!

With Albanians in Warsaw 🇦🇱🇽🇰🇵🇱Each of you is different and comes from a different region of Kosovo or Albania. Each car...
29/12/2025

With Albanians in Warsaw 🇦🇱🇽🇰🇵🇱

Each of you is different and comes from a different region of Kosovo or Albania. Each carries their own story. Yet, Poland – my country – has become an important bridge in your lives.

I am happy that I could be a part of your evening.

I wish you much success in your careers and studies here in Poland. This country is also yours!

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Takimi i Shqiptarëve në Varshavë 🇦🇱🇽🇰🇵🇱

Secili prej jush është i ndryshëm dhe vjen nga një zonë tjetër e Kosovës ose e Shqipërisë. Secili ka pas vetes historinë e vet. Megjithatë, Polonia – vendi im – është bërë një urë e rëndësishme në jetën e tyre.

Jam e lumtur që munda të bëhem pjesë e juaja atë mbrëmje.

Ju uroj shumë suksese në karrierë dhe në studime në Poloni. Ky vend është edhe i juaji!

At Report House in Prishtina, we had the opportunity to see an exhibition featuring archival film and photo material doc...
21/12/2025

At Report House in Prishtina, we had the opportunity to see an exhibition featuring archival film and photo material documenting media coverage and historical events in Kosovo from 1988 up to the end of the war in 1999. My guide was Ms. Dhurata, who passionately spoke about those difficult times, and I was accompanied by my friend Emija.

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