A protester who was standing near the Assembly of Kosovo was taken to a police station for questioning and further procedures. According to the Kosovo Police, he is suspected of possessing and throwing pyrotechnic devices toward state buildings.
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The protest continued today around the building of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo. Participants are expressing their dissatisfaction with the Special Court’s verdict in The Hague against former KLA leaders, while also awaiting a vote on amendments to the law on the Specialist Chambers.
The police announced that they had continued implementing the necessary measures and plans to ensure security, maintain public order and peace, and enable the protest to proceed normally. According to the police, during the gathering, several people repeatedly attempted to enter the Assembly grounds, while various objects and pyrotechnic devices were thrown toward Kosovo’s state buildings.
To protect citizens and public property, as well as to maintain order and security, police officers repeatedly called on protesters to remain calm and refrain from throwing pyrotechnic devices or other objects.
Nevertheless, following these appeals, the police took action against a protester suspected of possessing and throwing pyrotechnic devices toward state buildings. The person was taken to a police station for questioning and further procedures.
The Kosovo Police stressed that it recognizes citizens’ right to protest and express their dissatisfaction peacefully and democratically. At the same time, the institution called on all participants to remain calm, refrain from damaging public property, and respect the law.
Police officers will continue to remain on the ground to ensure public order and security. According to the Kosovo Police, the safety of citizens and state buildings, as well as the smooth conduct of the protest, remain priorities.
