Wessel: Gratitude for women like Sevdije Azemi who have made a key contribution to freedom and independence efforts

Sevdije Azemi was arrested and sentenced for organising protests with women of the village of Jabar in Mitrovica on 27 March 1989, against the intimidation of Kosovo autonomy.

She suffered 11 months and 1 weeks in prison while leaving seven children alone in the house, all minors, and her story became a symbol of the central women at the time.

Wessel said that Miss Sevdije's contribution and all Albanian women for freedom and independence will never be forgotten.

“I've come to visit you, as a sign of respect and thanks for your work, which is an extraordinary example at a moment which has been difficult. I was then in Student Movement and I remember it well as events and movements. Your action was an act that no one had expected, it was extraordinary. As you left home when you had seven children and faced directly and with danger, you even protected the rights of Albanians and asked for protection at the international level of”, Wessel said.

For its part, Sevdije Azemi thanked the PDK leader for his work and commitments on freedom and construction state, as well as his visit.

She said that for the freedom contribution she has been able to sacrifice everything.

“Albanians who have not suffered and who have experienced difficulties. Seven children left behind have not been easy for me, but freedom is above all. I spent 11 months in prison. We've been arrested in zabar on the Top. When we were sent to a room, that's where I felt Kosovo is free, what I've been told double back. I wasn't afraid. For freedom, she gave her life and everything. Freedom is more expensive than anything”, Azemi said.