Albania National Security Council meets following SHISH director arrest

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President Bajram Begaj convened a meeting of the National Security Council to address the current security situation and the recent arrest of Vlora Hyseni, the former director of the State Intelligence Service (SHISH). Hyseni, who served as director for approximately three years, is currently under house arrest following allegations of providing state secrets to Ergys Agasi and involvement in supporting criminal activities.

The Council meeting included high-level officials, including Prime Minister Edi Rama and representatives from the General Prosecutor's Office and SPAK. Key discussions focused on strengthening inter-institutional cooperation, ensuring that security agencies work in coordination rather than competition, and maintaining the independence of judicial investigations. The Council emphasized the need to rebuild public trust in security institutions.

Political reactions have been sharp. Opposition figures, including Gazmend Bardhi, have called for accountability regarding Hyseni's initial appointment. Former Minister of Justice Enkelejd Alibeaj raised concerns regarding the potential compromise of sensitive intelligence and NATO-related data. Prime Minister Rama defended the appointment process, citing excellent references from international partners, while stressing that the investigation is the exclusive domain of the judiciary.

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[● 3 SOURCES] Vlora Hyseni is accused of providing state secrets to Ergys Agasi. rtsh.al · www.articolo21.org · javanews.al
[● 5 SOURCES] President Bajram Begaj convened a meeting of the National Security Council. rtsh.al · www.topalbaniaradio.com · www.vizionplus.tv · shenja.tv
[● 3 SOURCES] Former SHISH director Vlora Hyseni is under house arrest. rtsh.al · www.vizionplus.tv
[● 2 SOURCES] Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that the investigation into Vlora Hyseni is the exclusive responsibility of the judiciary. gijotina.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The National Security Council emphasized that security institutions must cooperate rather than compete. www.topalbaniaradio.com · shenja.tv
[● 2 SOURCES] The Council stressed that judicial investigations must remain entirely independent. www.topalbaniaradio.com · shenja.tv