Protest Against the Specialist Court Verdict: Kosovo Police Warn of Measures Over Dangerous Driving

Kosovo Police announced they have mobilized their capacities to ensure the smooth running of the protest planned for tonight at 9 p.m. in the central square of Pristina, as well as to manage road traffic.

According to the Police, after the peaceful protests in the capital, some participants continued driving through Pristina’s streets, engaging in uncontrolled and dangerous driving.

Some people got out and stood at the windows or on top of moving cars, endangering themselves and other road users, including pedestrians, the Police said.

“Police actions on the ground are exclusively aimed at preventing the dangerous and uncontrolled driving of some vehicles after the protests,” the Police statement said.

The Police rejected claims circulated on social media that citizens are being stopped or punished because of KLA flags.

“The Kosovo Republic Police have not stopped, punished, or used violence against any citizen because of national historical symbols or KLA symbols, but because of legal violations,” the statement said.

The Police said its engagements aim to guarantee citizens’ safety, the peaceful and safe running of the protest, traffic management and the prevention of dangerous driving.