Protest in Astir, arrestation of protesters

Protest in Astir, arrestation of protesters

The Tirana court has evaluated the arrest of Kujtim Ylli as illegitimate.

The news was given by MP Klevis Balliu before the court, while the protestor sat in the courtroom after the assessment of security measures by officials at the time of the incident.

Kujtim Ylli is one of the inhabitants of the Astir area who opposes the lack of transparency, unfair compensation, and the demolition of dwellings where the New Ring Road Project passes through.

Two days ago after the protests took place, he was apprehended by law enforcement, along with Romeo Llulla, for impeding the flow of traffic and damaging the borders set by the Albanian Road Authority.

The court sentenced Romeo Llulla to be placed under “House Arrest” for the time being.

Democratic party MP Klevis Balliu appealed to Rama and Veliaj to abandon the project.

“I would like to urge Rama and Veliaj to retreat from these barbaric acts that are not only an affront on protesters but also on our Democratic system ,” concluded Balliu.


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