Agim Avdi Shala (September 18, 1975 – September 3, 1998) was a Kosovo Albanian commander that fought in the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA). The goal of the KLA was the independence of Kosovo from FR Yugoslavia. Agim Shala was killed in action during the second Battle of Vërrin.[2]
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| Nickname(s) | Albanian “Tigri i Vërrinit” English “Tiger of Vërrin” |
| Born | September 18, 1975 Jeshkova, AP Kosovo, SFR Yugoslavia (now Kosovo) |
| Died | September 3, 1998 Jeshkova, AP Kosovo, SFR Yugoslavia (now Kosovo) |
| Allegiance |  Kosovo Liberation Army |
| Rank | Non-commissioned officer (NCO) |
| Unit | 125th Brigade |
| Known for | Father and cousin fighting alongside him, fighting for his village[1] |
| Battles/wars | First Battle of Vërrin Second Battle of Vërrin † |
| Awards | Hero of Kosovo (posthumously) |
Reference
edit- ^ https://www.radiokosovaelire.com/agim-avdi-shala-18-9-1975-1-9-1998/
- ^ Qeriqi, Zamir (2023-09-01). "Agim Avdi Shala (18.9.1975 – 1.9.1998)". Radio Kosova e Lirë. Retrieved 2024-06-25.