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Albanian commander in the 2001 insurgency From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Xhemail Rexhepi, also known as Commandant Shqiponja, was a prominent commander of the National Liberation Army (NLA)[1] during the 2001 insurgency in Macedonia. He was recognized as a key figure in the struggle for greater rights and recognition for the Albanian community in the country.[2]
Xhemail Rexhepi | |
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Birth name | Xhemail Rexhepi |
Nickname(s) | "Commandant Shqiponja" |
Allegiance | National Liberation Army |
Service/ | 113th Brigade "Ismet Jashari" |
Rank | Commander |
Known for | Leading the NLA during the 2001 insurgency in Macedonia |
Battles/wars |
He was killed in an attack believed to have been carried out by supporters of Bajram Limani, who had been appointed as head of the branch where Rexhepi had previously served under his close associate Ali Ahmeti.[3]
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