Kosovo President Justina Shiroka Pula has called for a swift, thorough and impartial investigation into the killing of a woman in Vitomiricë, Peja. She also called for the victim’s requests and the actions of the institutions responsible for her safety to be examined.
In a public statement, Shiroka Pula stressed that the investigation must cover the circumstances of the incident and the suspects’ criminal responsibility, and establish whether appropriate measures were taken to assess the risk and protect the victim.
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“Every warning sign, request for help or complaint about institutional inaction must be treated with the utmost seriousness,” the president said. She underscored that protecting citizens’ lives and safety is a non-negotiable duty of institutions.
The president urged justice institutions to act urgently, professionally and impartially so that every aspect of the case is brought to light and those responsible are brought to justice.
She also called for institutional accountability in protecting women, saying that any suspicion that legal obligations were not fulfilled must receive a clear response.
“No woman should be left without protection after turning to state institutions for help. The safety and dignity of every woman must be a fundamental responsibility of institutions,” Shiroka Pula stressed.
In conclusion, she expressed her sincerest condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones. Shiroka Pula reiterated that protecting women’s lives is a non-negotiable duty and that there can be no compromises when their lives are at risk.
