Ashkali (also Aschkali and Hashkali) are an Albanian language speaking ethnic minority of Kosovo.
Their origin is disputed. Ashkali are often regarded as albanized Roma, but some think they are descendants of Turks or Egyptians. Ashkali have similar culture to both Roma and Albanians.
Ashkali seem to have alligned with Albanians before and during the Kosovo War. However, there were reports of mass expulsion of Ashkali along with Roma from Kosovo that took place after the war.
