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The Police Inspectorate has recommended five officers be sidelined in separate cases involving sexual harassment and abuse of authority. This follows the suspension of three other officers after a review of harassment evidence. The government now plans to transfer several police competencies elsewhere. The force has otherwise been busy with more traditional matters, arresting two individuals for smuggling goods in Fushë-Kosovo and investigating the suspected illegal entry of six citizens from Bangladesh. Meanwhile, across the border, Kosovo is featuring prominently in the nationalist rhetoric of the upcoming Serbian elections. In Tirana, five days of protests against the government turned violent, leaving 60 people including police and bystanders injured as authorities used tear gas and rubber bullets. Prime Minister Edi Rama described the unrest as a cry for justice; Washington described it as a cause for alarm.

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Three Kosovo Police officers have been suspended following recommendations from the Independent Oversight Body for Kosovo Police Service (IKP) due to alleged harassment. Separately, the Kosovo Police Inspectorate (IPK) has recommended the suspension of five additional officers in two cases involving allegations of sexual harassment and abuse of authority. Concurrently, the government is planning to transfer competencies related to the police.

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The Kosovo Police announced the suspension of three officers based on recommendations from the Independent Oversight Body for Kosovo Police Service (IKP) after reviewing evidence related to alleged harassment.

Gazeta Express: IPK recommends suspension of 5 police officers in two cases of alleged sexual…

The Kosovo Police Inspectorate (IPK) has recommended the suspension of five police officers involved in two separate cases involving allegations of sexual harassment and abuse of authority.

Koha Ditore: Government plans to transfer competencies related to police

The government plans to transfer competencies that relate to the police.

Gazeta Express: Six Bangladeshi citizens suspected of illegal entry into Kosovo

Six citizens from Bangladesh are suspected of being illegally brought into Kosovo, indicating a potential human trafficking or smuggling operation.

Gazeta Express: Albanian PM Rama: Violence is not related to Albanian youth

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that violence is not connected to the youth of Albania, addressing ongoing protests and unrest.

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Five days of protests against Rama in Tirana have led to violence, prompting Washington to raise an alarm.

Gazeta Express: About 60 injured in Tirana protest by police, protesters, and bystanders

A protest in Tirana resulted in approximately 60 injuries, affecting police officers, demonstrators, and innocent bystanders.

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US Congressman Keith Self states that protests in Albania reflect a lack of trust in corrupt politicians.

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Kosovo is a subject of nationalist rhetoric as Serbian elections approach.

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