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raided Azemi's house in speculation of finding weapons These actions had often forced Azemi to lead an illegal life. In order to avoid being arrested by the
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On 26 March 2001, Azemi and other UÇPMB fighters were situated near the village of
Cerevajka in the municipality of Presevo. VJ soldiers were also stationed in this village, which led to a
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in western cities. On 29 March 1989, while protesting the
Serbian government in Kosovo, Azemi was injured after a clash with Serbian police. After the help of the
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230:(VJ) and police. He was the main commander of the 115th "Karadaku" Brigade, which was later renamed to 115th "Njazi Azemi" Brigade following his death.
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