Albanian justice reform.
The Veliaj case and Albania’s justice reform at a crossroads: the need for checks and balances
In the days following the arrest of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, there has been a whirlwind of debates, legal arguments, and political accusations. Yet, amid all the noise, one particular...
The long shadow of January 21: a lingering failure for Albania’s new justice system
Fourteen years have passed since January 21, 2011, when four protesters were fatally shot in front of Albania’s Prime Minister’s office. Fourteen years since a shocking display of state violence...
14th anniversary of January 21: families and officials commemorate victims as justice remains elusive
Family members and Socialist government officials gathered to honor the four protesters killed by the Guard of the Republic during the anti-government protest on January 21, 2011. Prime Minister Edi...