A protester detained during the protest in front of Kosovo’s Assembly – Police give details

Kosovo Police escorted a protester to the police station during the protest held near the building of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo.

According to the Police, the person is suspected of having possessed and thrown pyrotechnic devices toward state buildings. Because of this action, police officers took measures and escorted the protester for interview and further procedures.

The protest is being held over citizens’ dissatisfaction with the verdict of the Specialist Court in The Hague on the former KLA leaders, while the protesters have also gathered to await the vote on the amendment of the Law on the Specialist Chambers.

Read below the full announcement of Kosovo Police:

Police engagements to ensure security

The citizens’ protest has continued today as well, standing near the building of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo, to express the continuation of dissatisfaction regarding the verdict of the Specialist Court in The Hague against the former KLA leaders, as well as to await the vote on the amendment of the Law on the Specialist Chambers.

Kosovo Police, in accordance with its official duty, has continued with the necessary measures and planning to provide security, maintain public order and peace and ensure the smooth running of the protest, so that participants in the protest can express their aim in a democratic manner and within legal frameworks.

The protesters have continued to stay around the building of the Assembly of Kosovo, where certain persons, participants in the protest, from time to time have attempted to enter inside the Assembly’s fences, and have thrown various devices, pyrotechnic devices, toward Kosovo’s state buildings.

Kosovo Police, with the aim of maintaining public order and security, providing safety for citizens and protecting public property, has continuously asked participants to protest calmly and not throw pyrotechnic devices or various items.

Despite the continuous requests of police officers to protest calmly, Kosovo Police was forced to take measures against a protester who is suspected of having possessed and thrown pyrotechnic devices toward state buildings, whom it escorted to the police station for interview and further procedures.

Kosovo Police re-emphasises that it recognises the citizens’ right to protest and to express dissatisfaction in a calm and democratic manner, and appeals to all participants to protest calmly, not damage public property and respect the laws.

Police officers will be present in the field, to guarantee public order and security, where the safety of citizens and state buildings and the smooth running of the protest continue to be Kosovo Police’s priority.