Qyshk

Village in Peja, Kosovo From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Qyshk (in Albanian) or Ćuška (Serbian Cyrillic: Ћушка) is a village near Peja, in western Kosovo. It is inhabited predominantly by ethnic Albanians.[1]

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Qyshk
Ćuška
Village
Qyshk is located in Kosovo
Qyshk
Qyshk
Location in Kosovo
Country Kosovo
DistrictPeja
MunicipalityPeja
Population
 (2024)[1]
  Total
1,075
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
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History

In May 1999, during the Kosovo War, the Jackals paramilitary unit massacred civilians in the village, leading to 41 deaths and 3 injuries. Members of this unit are now facing sentences.[2]

Notable people

  • Agim Çeku, Former Minister of Kosovo Security Force

References

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