Kosovo continues to face serious cases of women’s murders, which have raised the alarm for protecting victims.
Despite the institutional leaders’ continuing statements about combating domestic violence, some of these cases have prompted numerous reactions, especially because of suspicions of lack of institutional action and failure to provide needed protection.
With the murder of Arlinda Zekiaj in Vitomirica in Pec on October 25th, the number of women killed by family members this year in Kosovo has reached eight.
Victims had different stories, but their cases testify to the extent of domestic violence. Among them was a 60-year-old mother, a 25-year-old pregnant and a woman who only three days before she was killed had sought protection from institutions.
January ʹ Dragash
The year began with a serious case in the village of Dragasi, where a woman about 60 years old was found dead.
According to early police information, she was suspected of having been deprived of life by her son, about 30 years old.
March Podujevo
Another major event took place in the village of Majac, Podujevo, where two women and a man died.
According to police, Ardita Gashi was suspected of having shot Ilaz Brahimi, 45, who died at the scene. Later, she was allegedly taken hostage and wounded Miradije Gashi.
Miradije Gashi died at the University Clinical Centre in Kosovo, as a result of his wounds. She also passed away in the hospital because she was self – sacrificing.
August ʹ Malisheva
Jetlira Foniqi, 25-year-old and pregnant, lost his life as a result of the gunshot wounds taken by the village of Korvasari of Malisheva.
Jetlira Foniqi Bytyqi
She was suspected to have been shot by her husband, 26-year-old Egzon Foniqi, who had also suffered wounds from the firearm.
Jethlara failed to survive the wounds while her husband passed away later after medical treatment.
August í Prizren
Another serious case was recorded in Prizren, where an 80-year-old woman, with initials L.D., was suspected to have been killed by her 81-year-old husband.
The suspect had been arrested, while the victim had suffered fatal injuries.
September
In Cline’s Top Potter, Zoje Zeneli, 81, was allegedly attacked in serious family circumstances by her son.
It was sent for treatment at the University Clinical Centre in Kosovo, due to severe injuries.
October
Gunshots in Livoc, Gjilan, claimed the life of Nazie Boguyevci and her brother Egzon Boguyevci.
Nazi’s husband, who had later surrendered to the police, was suspected.
October
The most recent case is the murder of Arlinda Zekaj, who was killed on the evening of October 25th in Vitomirica, Pec.
Her murder suspects her brother-in-law, who, according to police information, is on the run.