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Kosovo Police Director Gazmend Hoxha resigns after Arlinda Zekaj murder
Gazmend Hoxha has resigned as the Director General of the Kosovo Police, citing moral and institutional responsibility following the murder of 49-year-old Arlinda Zekaj in Vitomiricë, Peja. Hoxha stated in a letter to Prime Minister Albin Kurti that the current system is failing to function with the necessary level of accountability and efficiency regarding domestic violence.
The incident has triggered widespread protests in Pristina, Peja, and Mitrovica, with citizens and feminist collectives demanding justice and institutional accountability. Protesters have accused the state of failing to protect women, noting that Zekaj had repeatedly sought help from the police and prosecution before her death.
In response to the case, the Kosovo Prosecutorial Council suspended chief prosecutor Lumturije Vuçetaj and prosecutor Arlinda Nalbani-Gacafari. Additionally, 11 police officials, including regional leadership in Peja, have been suspended. Fehmi Hoti has been appointed as the acting Director General of the Kosovo Police.
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Albin Kurti · Arlinda Zekaj · Arlinda Zekajt · Fehmi Hoti · Gazmend Hoxha · Kosovo Police · Lumturije Vuçetaj · Peja · Xhelal Svecla
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Qelaj suggested there may have been state failures in preventing the Zekaj murder.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Arlinda Zekaj case has been opened for investigation.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The murder of Arlinda Zekaj occurred in Vitomirica, Peja.
- [● 3 SOURCES] A woman reportedly requested institutional support from a municipality but was denied assistance due to a lack of legal basis.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ombudsman Naim Qelaj called for gender equality and domestic violence to be established as national interests in Kosovo.
- [● 11 SOURCES] Eleven police officials were suspended in connection with the handling of the Zekajt case. tv21.tv · www.aktuelno.me · nezavisen.mk · radiomitrovicasever.com · rtsh.al · +1 more
- [● 25 SOURCES] Arlinda Zekajt was killed in Vitomirica, Peja. tv21.tv · infosot.com · www.aktuelno.me · nezavisen.mk · radiomitrovicasever.com · +4 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Zekajt had previously requested protection from the police and judicial authorities. nezavisen.mk · rtsh.al · shenja.tv
- [● 24 SOURCES] Gazmend Hoxha resigned from his position as Director General of the Kosovo Police. tv21.tv · www.aktuelno.me · infosot.com · tetova1.mk · nezavisen.mk · +4 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Prime Minister Albin Kurti accepted the resignation. tv21.tv · www.aktuelno.me · nezavisen.mk · radiomitrovicasever.com · infosot.com · +1 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] Peja Chief Prosecutor Lumturije Vuçetaj was suspended from duty. tv21.tv · www.aktuelno.me · radiomitrovicasever.com · rtsh.al · shenja.tv
- [● 11 SOURCES] Prosecutor Arlinda Nallbani Gacaferri was suspended from duty. tv21.tv · www.aktuelno.me · radiomitrovicasever.com · rtsh.al · shenja.tv