Nijazi Azemi
Nijazi Azemi | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Komandant Mjekrra" "Flakadani i Karadakut" |
| Born | 16 June 1970 Mogila, Viti, FR Yugoslavia (today Kosovo) |
| Died | 26 March 2001 (aged 30) Stanec, Preshevë, FR Yugoslavia |
| Allegiance | ARBiH Kosovo Liberation Army Liberation Army of Preševo, Medveđa and Bujanovac |
| Years of service | 1998–2001 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Unit | 115th "Karadaku" Brigade |
| Battles / wars | Kosovo war
Insurgency in the Preševo Valley
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| Awards | Hero of Kosovo |
Nijazi Azemi (16 June 1970 – 26 March 2001) was one of the early and high-ranking commanders of the Liberation Army of Preševo, Medveđa and Bujanovac (UÇPMB). During the war, he had the nickname "Komandant Mjekrra" ("Commander Beard"). He was known for his Guerilla-style attacks on Yugoslav Army (VJ) and police. He was the main commander of the 115th "Karadaku" Brigade, which was later renamed to 115th "Nijazi Azemi" Brigade following his death.