Former Vetevendosje leader and Kosovo Assembly member, Albin Kurti, participating in today’s opposition protest, told reporters that “this spring will mark the rebirth of democracy in Kosovo”. “We want independence with sovereignty and economic development. We want corruption to be uprooted starting with the government … Today’s protest will be peaceful,” Kurti was quoted as saying.
Beqe Cufaj considers today that frustration and conclusion that the current opposition which raises only the issues of the “Association” and “Demarcation” cannot be supported, is understandable. To him, the current opposition is only the other side of the coin, or different faces with the same intention. He regrets for the lack of a third wing or an alternative that would breach the dreams of current politicians for power and corruption.
The house arrest for the former leader of the Vetevendosje Movement and Kosovo Assembly MP Albin Kurti, was extended today. According to his Court appointed lawyer, Hadije Ademi, Kurti will be in house arrest until 17 February of the next year. Kurti was arrested on 28 November in Pristina after participating and holding a speech at a gathering of the opposition parties. He was indicted under suspicion of throwing teargas during the sessions at Assembly Hall.
Citing well-informed sources, the news site reports that Quint countries, namely the United States of America, France, Germany, United Kingdom and Italy, have decided to undertake firm and joint measures against individuals that are believed to be undermining processes of European integration, most notably the implementation of the agreement on the formation of the Association/Community of Serb-majority municipalities.
The news site reports that Vetevendosje MP Albin Kurti, who was arrested by Kosovo Police on Saturday, has sent a second letter from the High-Security Prison. In his letter Kurti argues that the Association/Community of Serb-majority municipalities is the next and decisive stage of ruining the state of Kosovo. “The Association is a natural result of the Kosovo Government’s approach. What is the value of Kosovo’s independence if it will be followed by a model similar to that of Bosnia? This government must be stopped.
The news site reports that the opposition seems to be mobilizing to protect Vetevendosje MP Albin Kurti following an announcement by the Kosovo Police that they will arrest Kurti on November 28. Kurti, who is wanted by Kosovo Police in relation to incidents in the Kosovo Assembly, is believed to be staying in Gllogjan, the birthplace of Ramush Haradinaj, leader of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo.
Kosovo Police spokesperson Baki Kelani, told the news site that the MPs for whom there are arrest-warrants issued, can be arrested by the police if they appear in the opposition’s rally on 28 November or in any other environment. "Kosovo police is obliged to implement all arrest warrants,” Kelani said. He said Kosovo Police is determined to provide safety and security for all the citizens.
Vetevendosje Movement MP, Albin Kurti, who is currently wanted by the Kosovo Polcie after an arrest warrant was issued for him this morning, appeared at the opposition’s protest today and gave a statement to the media. "Protests like this will continue. We will not accept any compromise,” Kurti said. The news site reported that at the time Kurti arrived at the protest, the clashes between the police and protesters begun.
Police in Kosovo have tried to arrest opposition MP Albin Kurti, who has led a series of protests in parliament against agreements made with Serbia.
Vetevendosje Movement MP Albin Kurti MP of Vetevendosje, Albin Kurti, said today that he pointed the pepper spray at the Prime Minister Isa Mustafa and the government because they created the Association/Community of Serb-majority municipalities. “The police just happened to be in the wrong place,” Kurti said.