March in Skopje in support of former KLA leaders: ‘Freedom’ and ‘Justice’ banners, Ahmeti and Sela take part

Citizens carrying Albanian flags and KLA symbols gathered this afternoon at “Skënderbeu” Square in Skopje for the march in support of the former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders awaiting trial at the Special Court in The Hague, according to 360 Degrees and Sloboden Pečat.

The march began at around 14:00, with participants holding banners reading “Freedom” and “Justice.” DUI leader Ali Ahmeti and Alliance for Albanians leader Ziadin Sela took part in the rally, while participants expressed support for Hashim Thaçi, Jakup Krasniqi, Kadri Veseli and Rexhep Selimi, who are on trial in The Hague.

According to reports, several thousand citizens had gathered in the square, while the road leading to the Mavrovka shopping center parking lot was closed to traffic. The march had been announced by Ali Ahmeti’s DUI.

This is a developing story; reports from the scene continue to be updated.