US Senator Eliza Slotkin has reacted to the protest situation in Albania, calling on the Albanian government to protect citizens from excessive use of police force, fight corruption and respond to their concerns.
In a message published on the social network X, Slotkin expressed concern over the escalation of violence in Albania, stressing that citizens have the right to protest peacefully and to hold accountable for elected representatives.
The Senator announced that over the past few days, he had received numerous calls from concerned citizens of Michigan about the situation in Albania, as well as developments in other European countries.
)Albanian people have the right to protest peacefully and answer to elected officialsSlotkin stressed her reaction.
She underlined that the Albanian government has the obligation to respect the rule of law, ensure the protection of protesters from excessive use of police force, fight corruption and take into account citizens’ concerns.
At the conclusion of the message, the US senator called on all sides to commit to reducing tensions and finding a peaceful solution.
I call on both sides to do everything they can to reduce tensions and find a peaceful way forwardShe said.