2026-10-19 15:39:22Politikë SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

735 professors have so far signed a 5-point statement, initiated by the Forum for Political Dialogue, where they, among other things, demand the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, the creation of a caretaker government, and an end to what they describe as violence against students during protests.

Among the 735 signatories, well-known names from the academic world and public life stand out, such as academician Stefan Çapaliku, Fatos Tarifa, Zyhdi Teqja, Andri Koxhaj, Petraq Milo, Gjok Vuksani, Fatos Qerimaj, Gentian Stroni, Enkeleda Olldashi, Kozeta Bakiu, Suzana Guxholli, Areti Stringa, Voltana Ademi, Enida Bozhegu, Lutfi Dervishi, academician Ardian Ndreca and Arbër Rendi, member of the Academic Senate.

In the statement, the professors say they are "shocked by the unjustified violence inflicted on students" and by what they consider human rights violations during the protest.

In the first point, the signatories call on Prime Minister Edi Rama to listen to the students' demands and "pave the way for the peace of the country."

They demand his resignation and the creation of a caretaker government, which, according to the statement, should ensure institutional stability, calm the situation, and respect for the will of the citizens.

In the second point, the call is addressed to the Police and other law enforcement actors, who are asked to stop any act of violence against students and to refuse to implement orders that the signatories consider illegal.

The third point is addressed to diplomatic missions in Tirana, which the lecturers ask to intervene publicly for the respect of citizens' rights.

In the fourth point, the signatories call on protesters to protect businesses and public and private property, to remove, according to them, any justification for the government to use violence and delegitimize the protest.

In the fifth point, the professors call on the citizens of Tirana to, "just like in 1991," join the students to prevent violence against them.

"If we are leaders in the university auditoriums, today students are our leaders in the square. Join us to protect them from violence," the statement concludes.


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