The protest escalated into violence at the municipality, the American embassy reacts: We condemn the violence
2024-04-19 14:27:34
TiranaPost
Today in front of the Municipality of Tirana, the protest held by the re-establishment escalated into violence and fire. The protest lasted about an hour.
The American Embassy and the OSCE have reacted and condemned the acts of violence and called for peaceful protests.
The reaction of the American Embassy: The Embassy of the United States condemns the acts of violence during today's protest near the Municipality of Tirana. The right to peacefully assemble, protest and demand action against corruption are all vital in any democracy, but there is no place for the violence undertaken by the organizers. Responsible political actors must reject any form of violence. We salute the law enforcement officials for their professionalism during today's protest.
OSCE reaction: We strongly condemn the violence during today's protest in the center of Tirana, during which improvised pyrotechnic devices were thrown at the town hall building. Such acts have no place in a democratic society and have nothing to do with the legitimate right to peaceful protest," the EU Delegation said in its response.
