Izet Mexhiti, co-leader of VLEN in North Macedonia, has called on Albanian political parties to unite in support of the appeals process concerning the former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army.

According to him, the first-instance ruling by the Specialist Chambers was met with indignation, so political differences should be set aside to provide joint support for the proceedings before the Court of Appeals.

“We received the ruling sentencing the former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army with indignation. But this is the time to overcome our differences as political parties. Wherever we are, we must come together for the proceedings before the Court of Appeals,” Mexhiti said.

He stressed that the first-instance ruling does not mark the end of the legal battle.

“We must win the second battle with all our strength. In other words, we have not lost the war,” said the VLEN co-leader, describing the Kosovo Liberation Army and the National Liberation Army as the most glorious part of the history of Albanians everywhere.

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The United States Embassy in Pristina has issued a notice بشأن the protest announced today in Skanderbeg Square.

The rally, organized by the Organization of War Veterans of the Kosovo Liberation Army (OVL-UÇK), is expected to begin at 12:00. The protest is being held in opposition to the verdict of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague concerning former KLA leaders Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi.

According to the embassy, the presence of a large number of citizens could cause temporary changes to road traffic in central Pristina.

Citizens have been advised to stay away from Skanderbeg Square and the surrounding areas while the protest is taking place, as there may be road closures and traffic disruptions.

The embassy has also urged people in the vicinity of the gathering to exercise caution and closely monitor the situation on the ground.

Meanwhile, the Police have called on participants to act with restraint and caution, not to throw hard objects and not to wear masks.

The notice was published by the US Embassy in the form of a “Demonstration Alert” for Pristina and is related to the protest planned for September 18, 2026.

The responsible institutions are expected to take the necessary measures to manage traffic during the gathering.

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Meanwhile, it is learned that the trial panel has upheld the “prison arrest” measure for Artur Grani. “Prison arrest” has also been imposed on Geraldo Biba.

The serious event sparked strong nationwide reactions and led to the dismissal of the Director of Vlora Police, Elidon Çela.

This incident became the starting point for a wave of continuous protests demanding justice and the removal of those considered responsible for the event.

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