Controversies surround deputy UN chief of Kosovo
The political career of the deputy head of the UN mission in Kosovo, Steven Shook, has been on the decline, as the former US general steered a controversy over his alleged involvement in fishy energy deals, sexual escapades with local pop singers and well-financed friendships with government officials, the New York-based internet portal “InnerCity Press” reported.
(KosovoCompromise Staff) Tuesday, October 30, 2007
"Schook's power in Kosovo involves licensing and privatization of resources. Even as Kosovo's status is pending in the UN Security Council and revolving talks, power plants are planned and for sale. The burning of dirty coal, lignite, is envisioned. The Schook-favored bidders, in a process to be finalized by the end of 2007, include the Czech company CEZ and the American AES, which involves former US Kosovo verification mission envoy William Walker", the report said.
Walker's reports in 1999 were considered as decisive to the path which led to the NATO bombings against Serbia.
The other "juicy" allegations involve Kosovo singers Nora Istrefi and Jehopa Sopi, as "InnerCity Press" reported weakness both towards them but also their role in ongoing privatization.
Steven Shook has been under investigation by the UN's Office of Internal Oversight Services for his alleged aggressive behavior and unprofessional relationships with the Kosovo Energy minister Ethem Ceku.
