
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said that it is following with full attention the case of the detention of four Albanian citizens by Serbian authorities for carrying Albanian symbols in their car.
The MEPJ said that the Republic of Albania expects that every action of the Serbian authorities will be carried out in full compliance with the rule of law, respecting fundamental rights and procedural guarantees for every citizen.
"The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, through the Embassy of the Republic of Albania in Belgrade, is following with full attention the case of the detention of four Albanian citizens by the Serbian authorities.
Immediately after receiving the information, the Embassy officially addressed the relevant institutions in Serbia and requested full information on the circumstances of the detention, as well as to guarantee respect for the rights of Albanian citizens, in accordance with domestic legislation and international standards.
The Embassy is in constant communication with the competent authorities, providing all necessary consular assistance, including contacts with the families of the detainees and facilitating their contact with lawyers.
The Republic of Albania expects that every action of the Serbian authorities will be carried out in full compliance with the rule of law, respecting fundamental rights and procedural guarantees for every citizen.
"The situation is being closely monitored and any further developments will be treated with the utmost seriousness," the MEPJ response states.
Four Albanian citizens were arrested a day ago in Serbia, after Serbian authorities said they "incited national hatred" through a video published on social media.
Citizens with the initials AS, 37 years old, EV, 42 years old, EG, 48 years old, and AC, 18 years old, have been arrested, and are accused of the criminal offense of inciting national, racial, and religious hatred.
According to the Serbian Police, AS has published a video on Facebook showing him traveling in an Audi vehicle, along with three others, on a highway in Serbia.