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Public protests intensified today, with demonstrators breaching the Ministry of Justice courtyard in Pristina to demand accountability and the resignation of institutional leaders, including Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz, following the murder of Arlinda Zekaj. Protests also continued in Ferizaj, calling for justice for Zekaj and other victims of violence. New details emerged from the prosecutor's file, indicating that Albert Sylaj allegedly killed Arlinda Zekaj by striking her multiple times with an axe. Further scrutiny of institutional failures revealed that a police commander reportedly told Zekaj, 'I have no obligation to deal with you,' prior to her death. Ehat Miftaraj, Executive Director of the Kosovo Law Institute, stated that state mechanisms failed to provide assistance in the case. In other significant developments, the trial in absentia against Milan Radoičić and 19 others for the murder of 107 civilians in Gjakovë is set to begin on December 21st. The Appeals Court also upheld the life sentence for Naim Murseli for the murder of Liridona Ademaj. The Assembly of Kosovo convened to discuss the 2026 budget and the establishment of a Bureau for Property Confiscation, while the Kosovo Security Force received trucks from Germany.

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Protests demanding accountability for the murder of Arlinda Zekaj have intensified across Kosovo, with demonstrators in Pristina breaching the Ministry of Justice courtyard and calling for the resignation of Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz and other institutional leaders. New details from the prosecutor's file indicate the victim was killed with an axe, while a police commander reportedly dismissed her prior warnings. Ehat…

Kallxo: Fatal Abduction: Arlinda Zekaj Informed Police Albert Sylaj Threatened to Kill…

Arlinda Zekaj had warned the Police that her former brother-in-law, Albert Sylaj, had threatened to kill her three days before she was gruesomely murdered in her home.

Telegrafi: Murder of Arlinda Zekaj: Protests continue in Pristina and Ferizaj demanding…

Protests are ongoing in Pristina and Ferizaj demanding accountability for the murder of Arlinda Zekaj.

Koha Ditore: Protests Continue Until Demands Are Met

Protests are ongoing, with participants stating they will not stop until their demands are met.

Kallxo: Prosecutor's File on Albert Sylaj: He Entered Arlinda Zekaj's Room and Struck…

The prosecutor's file states that Albert Sylaj entered Arlinda Zekaj's room and struck her multiple times with an axe.

Gazeta Express: Protest begins over Arlinda Zekaj's murder: 'Women, revolt!'

A protest has started in "Zahir Pajaziti" square concerning the murder of Arlinda Zekaj, with the slogan 'Women, revolt!'.

Gazeta Express: Victim asks state for resignations from Kurti over Arlinda case

'A victim begging the state,' Lushaku demands resignations from Prime Minister Kurti regarding the Arlinda case.

Kallxo: Protest Continues in Pristina Against Women's Murders

A protest continues in Pristina against the murder of women, with participants demanding the resignation of institutional leaders.

Kallxo: Ferizaj Protests Today Calling for Justice for Arlinda Zekaj and Women Victims…

Ferizaj is holding a protest today, demanding justice for Arlinda Zekaj and other women who have been victims of violence.

Gazeta Express: State mechanisms failed to help Arlinda Zekaj, says Miftaraj

Miftaraj states that state mechanisms abstained from providing help, leading to the failure in the case of Arlinda Zekaj.

Gazeta Express: Protestors against justice system failure gather at Judicial Council

Protests continue in front of the Kosovo Judicial Council, with red smoke deployed and slogans written about the justice system's failure.

Gazeta Express: Protestors breach Ministry of Justice courtyard, demand Gërvalla's resignation

Ramps at the Ministry of Justice entrance were broken, and protestors entered the courtyard demanding the resignation of Minister Gërvalla.

Gazeta Express: 'I have no obligation to deal with you,' police commander told Arlinda Zekaj

The police commander told Arlinda Zekaj, 'I have no obligation to deal with you' and 'I will no longer accept you'.

Gazeta Express: Assembly convenes for 2026 budget and property confiscation bureau

The Assembly of Kosovo is holding a session to discuss the budget for 2026 and the establishment of a Bureau for Property Confiscation.

The trial in absentia against Milan Radoičić and 19 other individuals, accused of the murder of 107 civilians in Gjakovë, has been scheduled to commence on December 21st.

Gazeta Express: Trial for 107 civilian deaths in Gjakovë to begin against Milan Radoičić

The trial in absentia against Milan Radoičić and 19 others for the murder of 107 civilians in Gjakovë is scheduled to begin on December 21st.

The Appeals Court has upheld the life sentence imposed on Naim Murseli for his involvement in the murder of Liridona Ademaj. Naim Murseli, Granit Plava, and Kushtrim Kokalla were expected to appear before the Appellate Court today regarding this case.

Kallxo: Naim Murseli, Granit Plava, and Kushtrim Kokalla Expected in Appellate Court…

Naim Murseli, Granit Plava, and Kushtrim Kokalla are scheduled to appear before the Appellate Court today regarding the murder of Liridona Ademaj.

Telegrafi: Appeal court upholds life sentence for Naim Murseli for the murder of Liridona…

The appeals court has upheld the life sentence for Naim Murseli for the murder of Liridona Ademaj.

Authorities have arrested a suspect and detained them for 48 hours following a report of sexual assault by a minor in Peja.

Gazeta Express: Minor in Peja reports sexual assault, suspect arrested

A minor in Peja has reported being sexually assaulted; the suspect has been arrested and detained for 48 hours.

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