Assembly Standoff Intensifies, Leaders Seek Dialogue Amidst Refusal
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The political stalemate over the constitution of the Assembly has intensified, marked by a direct confrontation between the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and Acting Speaker Avni Dehari. PDK has repeatedly urged the immediate resumption of the Assembly session, while Mr. Dehari, a Vetëvendosje (LVV) Member of Parliament, has firmly rejected these calls, warning that proceeding without an agreement on the President could lead to early elections and even physical clashes within the Assembly. In an attempt to find a resolution, Acting President Albulena Haxhiu, also a member of LVV, has extended an invitation to the leaders of all political parties for a joint meeting to discuss national…
Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies have carried out five raids in Zubin Potok, resulting in the confiscation of weapons, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and various military equipment. [cite: Kallxo] In a separate development, Vezir Haziraj, a suspect wanted for attempted murder, has surrendered to the police. Authorities provided details of the operation, confirming that the Fast Intervention Team (FIT) and the National Intelligence Agency (AKI) were involved in his capture. The judiciary is also under scrutiny, as detention is being sought for Judge Avdurrahman Gashi on suspicion of abusing his official duties. [cite: Kallxo]
Other domestic issues include 25 technical workers in the Fushë-Kosovo education sector still awaiting salaries despite earlier municipal promises of a 'final solution'. [cite: Kallxo] The Rector of the University of Pristina has threatened legal action against the Technical Faculty in North Mitrovica for failing to vacate a building five months past its deadline. [cite: Kallxo] Public safety incidents reported include a shooting in Pristina that left one person injured and a doctor attacked in Viti, with a suspect arrested. [cite: Kallxo, Telegrafi] Additionally, two fatalities resulted from traffic accidents across the country over the past weekend. [cite: Koha Ditore]