The European Union Rule of Law Mission in Albania has reacted following the tragic incident in which the judge of the Court of Appeal, Astrit Kalaja, was killed and two other citizens were injured.
In their statement, EUDEL expresses its deep shock at this grave act and strongly condemns the criminal event that shocked public opinion. The EU Delegation expresses its condolences to the family of Judge Kalaja and calls for urgent measures to increase security in courtrooms.
EU Delegation's response:
EUDEL is shocked by the act of violence that led to the killing of Judge Astrit Kalaja and the injury of two Albanian citizens.
We strongly condemn this criminal act.
We express our deepest condolences to the family of Judge Kalaja.
This tragedy highlights the urgent need for Albania to increase the security of judges and prosecutors and to take all necessary measures to ensure security in courtrooms.
The EU remains steadfast in supporting judicial reform and upholding the rule of law in the country.
