Police in Vlorë escorted protester Baki Goxhaj and three other people while they were near the Palace of Culture, waiting for Prime Minister Edi Rama’s meeting with Socialist structures to end so they could protest.
Escorted near the site where the meeting was being held
According to information reported from the scene, Goxhaj and the three other people were near the Palace of Culture in Vlorë, where Rama’s meeting was taking place.
According to this version, they intended to protest after the event ended. Before that happened, police escorted them to the police station.
Protester active for more than 100 days
Baki Goxhaj is mentioned as one of the organizers of the protest that has continued for more than 100 days in Tirana against the government.
His escort in this context once again raises questions about how gatherings and the expression of opposition to the government are handled, especially when activities are linked to the prime minister’s presence.
Wife’s reaction
His wife, Eriselda Goxhaj, also reacted to the police action, opposing the escorting of Baki Goxhaj.
At this stage, authorities have not made public detailed explanations about the specific reasons for the intervention against the four individuals.
The incident comes amid a tense political climate, where any police intervention against protesters near official events is viewed with increased attention.
It remains to be clarified whether the escorting was based on any specific procedure or whether it was a preventive action to avoid a protest near the political meeting.