Rashit Mustafa

Rashit Mustafa (August 18, 1955 – March 24, 1999) was an Albanian commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), he is best known for leading the Special Unit "Skanderbeg'' (Garda profesionale "Skenderbeu'' in Albanian) of the 138th Brigade of the KLA. During the war, he had the nickname "Komandant Karadaku" (Commander Karadak in English).[1][2]

Rashit Mustafa
Born(1964-08-20)August 20, 1964
Lubishtë, Viti, AP Kosovo, SFR Yugoslavia
DiedJune 10, 1999(1999-06-10) (aged 34)
Allegiance Croatia
FARK
Kosovo Liberation Army
RankCommander
Commands held138th Brigade "Agim Ramadani"
Garda Profesionale "Skenderbeu"
Battles/warsCroatian War of Independence

Kosovo War

Biography

Mustafa was born in the village of Lubishtë, in the Karadak Highlands of Vitina.[1]

During the Croatian War of Independence, he joined the HVO in their fight against the Yugoslav forces. He would stay in Croatia until the End of the War. 3 years later he would join the FARK forces, which were fighting for Kosovar Independence.[1][2][3]

Due to his experience as a soldier in Croatia, he proved to be an excellent fighter during the Kosovo war, this led to him being appointed as the Leader of the Special Unit "Skanderbeg'' (Garda profesionale "Skenderbeu'' in Albanian) of the 138th Brigade "Agim Ramadani" of the KLA. With his Unit he participated in many Attacks and battes along the Yugoslav-Albanian Border, most notably the Battle of Koshare.[1][2][3]

Death

On 01.06.1999, 11 days before the end of the Kosovo war, he still had in contact with his family, before disappearing for six years. He is believed to be the victim of a political murder of the LDK-PDK rivalry[1][2][3]

On 28.06.2005, his body was discovered by civilians in Gjakova.[1][2][3]

References
  1. "Komandant "Karadakun", e vranë kolonelin, dhe ia zhdukën kufomën për gjashtë vjet! / Nga kush kërkon familja llogari?!". Bota Sot. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. "Priten arrestime në Dukagjin për vrasjen e komandant "Karadakut" / Konfirmohet se u vra pas hyrjes së KFOR-it në Kosovë". Bota Sot. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  3. "Komandant "Karadakun", e vranë kolonelin, dhe ia zhdukën kufomën për gjashtë vjet! / Nga kush kërkon familja llogari?!". Bota Sot. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
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