The Kosovo Government strongly condemns the assassination of Oliver Ivanovi�, the leader of �Freedom, Democracy and Justice� Civil Initiative. The government considers the Serb politician murder as defiance to the law and the efforts to enable the rule of law throughout Kosovo territory.

�The violence is totally unacceptable, despite the origin or destination. The citizens are invited to cooperate with law� enforcement authorities for a quick clarification of this grave episode circumstances. Likewise the security mechanisms are asked to arrest the perpetrators bringing them to the justice as soon as possible,� the Kosovo government reported.