KMDLNj: Cases of Threats of Mirena, Buzhala and Haradinaj must be investigated

The Council for Protection of Human Rights and Freedoms has said there has been no formal or institutional response, or announcement by security bodies for recent threats, which according to the KMDLNj, aimed at fearing opposition, political and journalism action.

The response in question is said to within 24 hours by people with real identity or make-up identities, journalists Ilir Mirena and Berat Buzhala, as well as former Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj have been threatened with murder.

” These threats are being repeated at the time of election campaigns, as well as during processes, of importance to Kosovo and its citizens. Unprincipled confrontation between position and opposition is creating a toxic environment where free speech and opposition action, such as basic human and protected rights, at least decretically by the law in Kosovo, are seriously endangering the definition and democratic action for which the position and opposition” have been declared.

“KMDLNj condemns any threat that jeopardises the political action of opposition and position as well as the work of journalists. Freedom of labour, speech and expression are guaranteed and, as such, incompatible”, says the announcement.

Among other things, KMDLNj requires quick investigation into cases in question.

“KMDLNI invites the State Prosecutor to appoint an emergency team of prosecutors, especially during the campaign that would react to ex-officio against threats and violators of freedom of speech and political activities different from escalation or violence, will initially end with physical violence. Kosovo police have abundant professional capacities to prevent and arrest violators, no matter who they are. Politicians should respect the code of courtesy by making concrete contributions to the reduction of tensions during the campaign, election day, and at the time of institutional transition following elections”.