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2026-10-25 11:25:34Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Minister of Interior, Ervin Demo

Interior Minister Ervin Demo has reacted to the violence recorded during yesterday's protest in Tirana, condemning the attacks on police officers and the damage to public and private property.

He emphasized that every act of violence must be investigated and those responsible must face the law, while underlining that any allegations of illegal or disproportionate use of force by the police must also be investigated impartially.

Demo stated that the government remains open to dialogue with citizens, emphasizing that peaceful protest is a right that must be respected, but violence cannot be justified or used as a means of pressure on institutions.

Full reaction:

Yesterday, the center of Tirana faced another wave of severe violence. Masked individuals attacked State Police officers with stones, pyrotechnic devices, sticks and hard objects, damaged public institutions, destroyed and looted private property, endangering the lives and safety of citizens and law enforcement officers.

These acts have nothing in common with peaceful protest and the constitutional right of citizens to express their dissatisfaction. Acts of violence cannot be justified in the name of protest nor be used as a political instrument to destabilize or attack the country's institutions.

Responsibility is not necessarily limited to the direct perpetrators. Any suspicion of the organization, financing or incitement of acts of violence, including the possible involvement of political structures or extremist groups, must be investigated by the competent authorities and assessed on the basis of evidence.

For any violation of the law, determination of individual responsibility and, where appropriate, liability for damages caused to public and private property will be sought, in accordance with legal procedures.

But I want to be equally clear about another fundamental principle: the law is the same for everyone, even for those who wear the uniform of the State Police.

Any allegation of unlawful or disproportionate use of force must be investigated impartially. The suspension of the police officer and the initiation of investigations into the case of the young man with an eye injury are concrete steps to fully clarify the incident and determine responsibility based on evidence.

Every citizen and every injured police officer deserves attention, care and respect. Public safety is, above all, the protection of people's lives and physical integrity.

I express my support and gratitude to the employees of the State Police who, in difficult conditions and in the face of danger, continue to fulfill their duty. This duty requires determination, but always professionalism, self-restraint and respect for the law.

In France, Italy, Albania, or any European democracy, the principle is the same: freedom of protest is protected, while acts of violence are dealt with according to the law.

The government remains open to dialogue with citizens and addressing their legitimate demands. The voice of citizens must be heard, but violence cannot be a means of pressure on institutions nor can it replace democratic dialogue.

Our duty is to guarantee that every citizen can protest freely and safely, that the Police exercise their authority only within the limits of the law, and that no one stands above it.

Determination against violence.

Respect for peaceful protest. Responsibility before the law, without exception


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