Missing Persons and Suspected Burial Sites in Shkodra: Catholic Clergy, Documentation and the Search for Truth

The issue of missing persons and suspected burial sites is part of AIDSSH’s work to document the past and seek answers for families. Following the expansion of its legal mandate in 2020, the Authority has continued to identify and document suspected burial sites, particularly in Shkodra County.

• 2023: Marking of a suspected burial site near Rrmaji Cemetery, in cooperation with Shkodër Municipality.
• 2024: Continuation of investigations and non-invasive searches for suspected burial sites.
• 2025: Documentation and public presentation of the history of the missing and suspected burial sites.
• 2026: Continuation of investigations and submission of documentation for controlled excavations and exhumations.
• 28 August 2026: Inauguration of the permanent exhibition “Rrmaji – A Place of Remembrance and Search” near Rrmaji Cemetery.