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Saturday: MEK put Albania in the crossroads of Iran!

2023-06-22 11:43:04Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Saturday: MEK put Albania in the crossroads of Iran!

The fact that Albania offered shelter to a dissident group that aims to overthrow Tehran's regime and that is actively working to achieve this goal, has put Tirana in the crosshairs of Tehran, Adrian Shtuni, expert on foreign and security policy based in Washington and fellow of the International Center for Counter-Terrorism, in The Hague.

On June 20, the Albanian State Police raided the camp of some Iranian mujahedin, known as the MEK group, under the suspicion that some of its members have committed the criminal offenses of "provocation of war" and "cyber attacks".

Vetë MEK-u e cilësoi aksionin policor si “kriminal” dhe “shtypës”.

Shtuni thotë se nëse dyshimet kundër grupit vërtetohen, ato përbëjnë “kërcënim të qartë për sigurinë kombëtare të Shqipërisë”.

Radio Evropa e Lirë: Pas bastisjeve që bënë në kampin e muxhahedinëve iranianë, autoritetet në Shqipëri thanë se ka dyshime për disa vepra penale - në mesin e tyre edhe “provokim i luftës”. A mund të na shpjegoni më shumë për këtë vepër?

Adrian Shtuni: Fakti që Neni 211* përmendet në dokumentin e gjykatës, nënkupton që autoritetet i konsiderojnë aktet në këtë rast si të atilla që e ekspozojnë Shqipërinë ndaj kërcënimit të luftës ose ndërhyrjes së një fuqie të huaj.

Ky është një krim i rëndë që dënohet me burgim jo më pak se 15 vjet.

Radio Free Europe: In your opinion, does the MEK group represent a security risk in Albania?

Adrian Shtuni: MEK members have been sworn enemies of the Tehran regime for more than 40 years. The fact that Albania offered shelter to a dissident group that aims to overthrow the Tehran regime and is actively working to achieve this goal, has put Tirana in the crosshairs of Tehran.

The devastating cyber attack against Albania last year was a clear example of the type of threats the country faces. But the threat is not limited to cyberspace.

The Albanian government had to cancel MEK's annual summit less than a year ago due to terrorist threats.

Radio Free Europe: Do you think that the Albanian authorities should continue the accommodation agreement with the MEK? The American representatives in Albania said that it is up to the official Tirana to decide about it.

Adrian Shtuni: The Albanian authorities agreed about a decade ago to offer shelter to the MEK group for humanitarian reasons, but on the condition that the group refrain from engaging in certain political activities.

If the suspicions that the group used Albania to launch cyber attacks or to plot and finance terrorist activities are confirmed, such a thing is likely to compromise its position.

*Video: What happens in the MEK camp in Albania, who supports it, and what does the USA say about it now?

Such activities not only violate the agreement, but constitute a clear threat to Albania's national security.

In that case, the authorities would have to weigh different options, based on the degree of involvement in such activities and the number of individuals engaged in them.

On the other hand, if the allegations are not supported by evidence gathered during the raid or through other investigative steps, I do not think the current agreement will be affected.

Radio Free Europe : Can the Albanian Government unilaterally decide to terminate the agreement?

Adrian Shtuni: Every sovereign country has the right to enter into bilateral agreements and withdraw from them if it concludes that the terms of the agreement have been violated, the agreement no longer serves the best interest of the country, etc. However, the terms of the agreement usually specify the conditions that would lead to its termination.

However, I believe that the Albanian authorities would consult with the American authorities if they were to consider such a drastic step.

Radio Free Europe: Do you think the US changed its attitude towards the MEK group? She expressed support for the raid carried out by the Albanian police.

Adrian Shtuni: The fact that the US showed support for the steps taken by the Albanian authorities in the investigation of possible crimes, in my opinion, does not necessarily indicate a change of position towards the MEK group.

Simply put, the Albanian authorities have the sovereign right to take any legal steps deemed necessary to investigate potential crimes, prevent threats and minimize risks to national security. The statement I have seen clarifies that the American authorities support this right, as well as the steps taken to exercise it./REL


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