The fifth march against the killing of women set off tonight from Zahir Pajaziti Square in Prishtina. Protesters held placards reading “The people’s ultimatum” and “The killing of women must be treated as a national emergency,” while using whistles and loudspeakers.
During the protest, chants of “Men kill women, the state helps them” and “The state has blood on its hands” were heard. Participants once again called for the resignation of Justice Minister Donika Gërvalla and Interior Minister Xhelal Sveçla.
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During the march toward the government, a letter that Arlinda Zekaj had sent to the chief prosecutor before the tragedy was read aloud. Police were present along the entire route to ensure public order.
The protest followed the killing of Arlinda Zekaj by her brother-in-law on October 25 in Vitomiricë, Peja.
Eleven police officers have been suspended in connection with the tragic case. The chief prosecutor and the Peja prosecutor have also been suspended from their duties, while Kosovo Police Director Gazmend Hoxha has resigned.
