American Embassy Political Message in Albania: Avoid Urged Violence, Do Not Make Past Mistakes

According to a report published on social networks, the embassy writes that the event is a tragedy and that we express condolences to family members.

Furthermore, Ambassador Kim spoke with Prime Minister Rama, Police Director Veliu, Democratic Party Chairman Basha, and LSI Chairman-in-Office to discuss the rights of citizens and the responsibilities of leaders. She underlined that those in power have the responsibility to ensure a full and transparent investigation of the incident, to exercise restraint in protecting public security and property and to ensure responsibility in all cases.

Meanwhile, he has demanded that those who have been in power in the past should not make past mistakes, suggesting that violence is acceptable.

The American Embassy urges all sides to hold, in accordance with their responsibilities, so that the rights of all Albanian people can be protected and that their voices, including in protest, be able to express themselves and be heard without violence.

Full response:

Klodian Rashi's death is a tragedy, and we express the deepest condolences to family and friends. Ambassador Kim spoke with Prime Minister Rama today, Police Director Veliu, Democratic Party Chairman Basha and LS chairman-in-chief to discuss citizens' rights and leadership responsibilities. She underlined that those in power have the responsibility to ensure a full and transparent investigation of the incident, to exercise restraint in protecting public security and property and to ensure responsibility in all cases. In this regard, we note that authorities have captured the officer in question and have launched an investigation. Those seeking to be in power must demonstrate their ability to lead in a responsible way, including the refusal of violence. Those who have been in power in the past should not make past mistakes, suggesting that violence is acceptable. The American Embassy calls on all sides to hold, in line with their responsibilities, so that the rights of all Albanian people can be protected and that their voices, including in protest, can be expressed and heard without violence”.