U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin has commented on the protests in Albania, calling on the Albanian government to avoid excessive use of police force, address corruption and respond to citizens’ concerns.
In a post on the social media platform X, Slotkin expressed concern about the escalation of violence in the country. She recalled that citizens have the right to protest peacefully and demand accountability from their elected representatives.
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The senator said that in recent days she had received numerous calls from concerned Michigan residents who had raised concerns about the situation in Albania and developments in other European countries.
“The Albanian people have the right to protest peacefully and demand accountability from the officials they elected,” Slotkin wrote in her message.
According to her, the Albanian authorities must respect the rule of law, ensure protesters’ safety, fight corruption and listen to citizens’ demands.
At the end, the U.S. senator appealed to all sides to work toward easing tensions and reaching a peaceful solution.
“I urge both sides to do everything they can to reduce tensions and find a peaceful path forward,” she stated.
