The nationwide protest against the murder of women and gender-based violence is being held in Pristina, where numerous citizens have gathered to seek justice for Arlinda Zekaj and institutional responsibility for her case.
Protesters are launched by Mother Teresa’s cathedral and during the march will stop before the Ministry of Justice, the Kosovo Prosecutorial Council, the police station and the Kosovo Government building.
With various banners in hand, protesters have voiced revolt against violence and the murder of women, seeking security and protection for them.
Among the banners shown at the protest was the message: When you’re a woman of allty boy, when you’re a woman, allia is directed towards you.
Other banners read: The parriarchate celebrates the boy, the chica doesn’t even protect him, the women’s security is state responsibility and {Sharkim, prison, resignation.
The feminist colony has also submitted the demands of the protest, demanding the dismissal, prosecution, and imprisonment of chief prosecutor Joy Vucetaj, case prosecutor Suada Rama Hamza, court chairman Shemseddin Hadziaj, Judge Migen Kastrati, Social Work Centre Director Ferlayt, Lieutenant Faruk Muqolli and other officials involved in the case.
Also, protesters seek the dismissal of Justice Minister Donika Grovalla, and Interior Minister Xhelal Svechla, as well as the resignation of Peja Chairman Gazmend Muharzier.
Other demands include dealing with women’s murder as national emergency, providing social residence for domestic violence survivors, apartisan and independent property of the justice system, and legalising women’s self-preservation.
Arlinda Zekiaj was killed with axes in her home in Pec. The murder suspected her former crime. Prior to the assassination, Zekaj had sent several letters to the institutions of justice through which she had warned that her life was in danger.
Several officials have been suspended for this case, and police director Gazmend Hoxha has resigned, but protesters also seek responsibility from the leaders of justice institutions.
Source Layer: Insander