Mitrovski: It was clear from the start that Ramadani would not be extradited to Serbia

Commenting on the outcome of the Bljerim Ramadani case, a lawyer from Skopje, Janaki Mitrovski said that it had been evident from the beginning that his extradition would not happen and that it is questionable why he had been placed under house arrest, a measure that in cases of extradition and flight risk is imposed only under special circumstances.

"I think it was more than clear that Blerim Ramadani would not be extradited. It is highly unorthodox, to put it mildly, not to impose detention, because in extradition proceedings, unlike regular ones, the law is applied differently. While in regular proceedings, detention is the last resort, in extradition proceedings, a lesser measure is imposed only in special cases because the risk of flight is always the main argument for ordering detention in extradition cases," Mitrovski said.

He emphasized that despite the new circumstances, the international warrant for Ramadani remains in effect and that he can be arrested anytime he leaves Kosovo.

"In the case of non-extradition, his international warrant will remain in force because it was issued by Serbia, which is a fundamental prerequisite for requesting extradition. So yes, Mr. Ramadani will not be a free man outside Kosovo and should be arrested at any border crossing or if he is found on the territory of another country," Mitrovski emphasized.