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Minister convicted; Presidential bid faces party revolt

Minister of Internal Affairs Xhelal Sveçla has been found guilty for using tear gas in the parliament during a 2018 session, a decision his legal team has called unusual and disagreed with. This conviction of a sitting minister marks a notable development in the country's legal and political landscape.

Meanwhile, a political agreement between acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Vetëvendosje and Lumir Abdixhiku's Democratic League of Kosovo to nominate Bekim Sejdiu for president is now facing internal dissent within the LDK, with six MPs reportedly refusing to support his candidacy, potentially leading to early elections. This internal division threatens the stability of the recently formed consensus.

In related political news, opposition parties continue their protests against the government, accusing Prime Minister Kurti's administration of obstructing the country's progress. Separately, the Mayor of Ferizaj, Agim Aliu, has been warned by opposition groups of a potential special prosecution investigation concerning a proposed land exchange.

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Minister Sveçla Convicted for Tear Gas Incident

Kosovo's Minister of Internal Affairs, Xhelal Sveçla, has been found guilty for releasing tear gas in the Kosovar parliament during a 2018 demarcation vote session. His lawyer has expressed disagreement with the court's conviction, describing the decision as unusual.

LDK Division Over Presidential Candidate Bekim Sejdiu

An agreement between acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Vetëvendosje and Lumir Abdixhiku's Democratic League of Kosovo to nominate Bekim Sejdiu for president is facing internal opposition within the LDK. Six LDK MPs have stated they will not vote for Sejdiu, which could lead to extraordinary elections. Despite this, the LDK presidency has unanimously supported Sejdiu's nomination and the agreement with LVV.

Opposition Protests and Municipal Allegations

Opposition parties, including the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and Alliance, are protesting in front of the government, accusing Prime Minister Kurti's administration of intentionally hindering the country's progress. Separately, the Mayor of Ferizaj, Agim Aliu, has been warned by opposition parties and civil society of a potential Special Prosecution investigation if a controversial "four-for-one" land exchange proposal is approved.

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