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Kosovo online harassment investigations

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2026-07-25 19:56 UTC → 2026-07-26 15:23 UTC · added removed

In early July 2026 Kosovo police detained Remzi Hajzeraj for 48 hours on suspicion of threatening Interior Minister Xhelal Sveçla through social‑media posts, citing the Penal Code’s provision on threatening. via social media. Later that month, authorities month the Special Prosecutor’s Office opened a broader probe into the anonymous Facebook profile “Lule Gjeli,” which opposition figures say alleged spread hate speech, issued threats and attempted extortion of public officials. The investigation, led by the Special Prosecutor’s Office, was urged by former Former prime minister Avdullah Hoti and mayor Përparim Rama, who Perparim Rama called for the profile’s creator to be identified. Accusations of political motivation were voiced by identified, while journalists and members of the Democratic Institute of Kosovo, prompting calls for a thorough inquiry into Kosovo warned of possible links political motivations. On 25 July, mayor Rama pressed the news portal Kallxo to disclose the identity behind “Lule Gjeli,” threatening to review municipal cooperation with party propaganda. Both incidents reflect a growing focus by Kosovo’s law‑enforcement the outlet if clarification was not provided. Kallxo replied that the author had requested to publish under that pseudonym, that the editor was aware, and prosecutorial bodies that no payment was involved; the piece originally appeared on curbing 27 August 2020. Journalist Astrit Gashi asserted that the “Lule Gjeli” mentality was fostered by Prime Minister Albin Kurti and Vetëvendosje members, while commentator Eugen Cakolli noted that fake profiles have repeatedly been used to launch hate, blackmail and personal attacks, with dozens of posts verified as false. The episode has heightened concern over online political harassment disinformation and related criminal activity. political intimidation in Kosovo.

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