VV: Decision to release activists, admission that the process has been politically ordered

The Vetevendosje movement through a communique for the media has said the release of four activists -- Frasher Krasniqi, Adea Batusha, Egzon Halit and Atfi from domestic arrest and detention -- is partial correction to an injustice that started a year ago.

The decision to stop detention and house arrest is an implied admission by justice bodies that this process has been politically ordered and strictly unfair. Justice will be imposed only when this process is completely terminated”, said the communique.

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Four activists released after one year in detention, house arrest

Basic Court in Pristina has freed four activists of Movement V Adea Batusha, Egzon Haliti and Fraser Krasniqi from house arrest, and Atara and Arifin from custody. We appreciate that this is a partial correction to an injustice that started a year ago.

All four activists have been deprived of freedom unjustly for 12 months. They, along with the now-dead activist Astrit Deharin, were arrested in late August last year. All this time, they have been held in house arrest and detention as a result of an unfair process, based on slander and clearly political goals.

The decision to suspend detention and house arrest is an admission meant by justice bodies that this process has been politically ordered and fairly unfair. Justice will be established only when this process is complete.

The captured justice system arrested them on charges of terrorism. This system needs reform and radical cleansing of power - controlled or corrupt elements. Together, with activists Adea Batusha, Atthe Arifi, Egzon Haliti and Frasher Krasniqi will not stop demanding justice for Astri, who lost his violent life in prison during the time he suffered an unjust sentence because of the fabricated charges of this oppressive power.