Democratic Party of Kosovo MP ( The PDK, Besa Kabashi-Ramaj, has demanded the resignation of Justice Minister Donika Grovalla-Schwarz, and Interior Affairs Minister Jelal Svecla, following institutional failures in the case of Arlinda Zekit’s murder.
At a media conference, Kabashi-Ramaj has said that Gervalla-Schwarz, although acknowledging institutional failures in this case, has avoided political responsibility belonging to him as justice minister and as the National Coordinator for protection from domestic violence and violence against women.
Our request is clear: resignations of responsible ministers, full investigation of any failure and urgent action to protect life. Because Arlinda paid life for the failure of defense. No position, no position and no political power is worth more than the life of a citizen of the Republic of Kosovo, Kabashi-Ramaj said.
She has called on Prime Minister Albin Kurti to ask for the resignation of two ministers, while if they refuse, she fired them.
The division of powers is not a separation from responsibility. Coordination is not a ceremonial title. It is the responsibility to identify shortcomings, require action and ensure defence mechanisms function, she said.
Kabashi-Ramaj has warned that he will commit himself to the full whiteening of institutional responsibilities through the investigative commission in this case.
Arlinda cannot be returned. But we have an obligation to her, to her family and to every woman and girl in the Republic of Kosovo. For her death not to end up as another report in the archives of institutions, Kabashi-Ramaj added.
Referring to findings made public by the Kosovo Police Inspectorate, the PDK deputy has listed a series of serious failures, including failure to implement a defence order, delays in executing another order, not considering the demand for risk reassessment, and failing to implement necessary security measures.
Arlinda did not ask for privilege. He demanded that the Constitution and the laws guarantee every citizen – the protection of life and security. So today we seek answers: Who knew? When did he know? Who had the obligation to act? And why didn’t she act?
Kabashi-Ramaj has said the resignation of Kosovo Police General Director Gazmend Hoxha cannot house Minister Svecla from political responsibility for the failures in this institution.
Grazmen Hoxha has his responsibility. It must be examined to the end. But the Police Director cannot become a sacrifice to his minister’s fear of facing political responsibility. If the minister considers his resignation reasonable for the police director, he should explain to the citizens why the responsibility stops right at the door of his office. The minister has not been prosecuted responsible for any actions of a police official. But it is politically responsible for politics, conditions and institutional direction in the field it leads, the PDK MP stressed.
As an example of mismanagement, she also mentioned cancelling the graduation ceremony of 300 new policemen because of a lack of uniforms.
You can’t take credit for the successes and leave all the victims responsible for the failures!
Kabashi-Ramaj has said the state cannot claim to be safe, fair and democratic if women and girls are not safe in their homes and communities, even when they seek assistance from institutions.
Because someone has to give the signal that it’s enough! Enough reasoning after tragedy! Enough with reports identifying failures but not bringing responsibility! Enough of institutions that only react after a woman has lost her life!
Source Layer: Dukeagini