
Hundreds of citizens have gathered in front of Tirana City Hall holding the next protest. As Mayor Veliaj just left SPAK, citizens threw smoke bombs and molotov cocktails in the direction of the building.
The protest was decided to be held this afternoon because the meeting of the municipal council was scheduled at 16:00. But it was not held physically, but passed online.
" Dear members of the Municipal Council. The Presidency of the Municipal Council held an online meeting today, April 30, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., with the majority of members present ," the announcement states.
Meanwhile, the advisor for Economic Affairs in DP Dorian Teliti, emphasized that holding the online meeting by municipal councilors is impermissible. According to him, no one can stop free speech and the spirit of opposition.
" The cancellation of the meeting of the Municipal Council is inadmissible. No one stops free speech and the spirit of opposition. Veliaj and when he is not in the office, but in SPAK, gives orders for the meeting of the Municipal Council of Tirana to take place online. This is the example the worst form of governance, against the interests of the people ," he said.
Meanwhile, the State Police has called on the organizers of the Re-establishment Alliance for the Protection of the Theater to distance themselves from violence, this call comes after previous cases.
" During several previous gatherings, held by the Alliance for the Protection of the Theater, in the square in front of the Tirana City Hall, repeated cases of opposition to the police forces, the use and throwing of Molotov cocktails and other objects, in the direction of the Tirana City Hall, were recorded. seriously endangering the lives and health of police officers and the participants in the gatherings themselves. The Tirana Local Police Directorate fully respects the right of citizens to organize and participate in peaceful gatherings. The police repeat the call to the organizers, leaders and participants in the gatherings to respect the law and distance themselves from any act of violence. Violating the order of public safety and endangering the health and lives of police officers and participants in the rally constitute a violation of the law and the State Police will always act professionally, " the police announcement states.
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