Kosovo police: 6 officers hurt as Pristina protest turns violent
Protesters threw fireworks at government buildings in Pristina on Monday evening; police used tear gas and water cannon, leaving 6 officers and 11 others hurt.
Kosovo's police said 6 officers were injured and three protesters were taken to a police station after clashes broke out near government buildings in Pristina on Monday evening. Officers received medical treatment for their injuries, police said.
Officers used tear gas and water cannon to disperse the crowd after some protesters threw fireworks and other hard objects at the offices of the government and the Assembly of Kosovo, and at police, officers said. In total, 11 protesters and other citizens sought medical help during the unrest, police said.
Police said they intervened only when protesters turned violent, and did not obstruct those demonstrating peacefully. The protest continued into the night, though police described the situation in central Pristina as calm by Monday night.
What we know
- 6 police officers were injured in clashes near government buildings in Pristina, police said.
- Three protesters were taken to a police station; further action depends on coordination with judicial authorities.
- 11 protesters and other citizens sought medical help during the unrest, police said.
- Police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse the crowd.
Why it matters for Europe
The clashes took place outside Kosovo's main government and parliament buildings, at the centre of the capital, Pristina. Police said the protest, though continuing into the night, had calmed in the area by Monday night.
Sources
Reported by 5 reports from 5 independent outlets in 1 countries.
- KALLXO: Shtetasi i Maqedonisë Veriore shpallet fajtor dhe dënohet nga Gjykata e Prishtinës për thirrjet e tij që të sulmohet EULEX-i
- Telegrafi: Zjarr në rrugët e Prishtinës, protestuesit u vënë flakën kontejnerëve
- Koha: Përshkallëzohet situata në Prishtinë, tentohet shpërndarja e protestuesve me gaz lotsjellës dhe top uji
- Telegrafi: Haxhiu: Emergjenca e QKUK-së u mbush me protestues të lënduar
- Indeksonline: Protesta në Prishtinë: 11 protestues dhe 6 policë të lënduar
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Questions and answers
- Where did the clashes happen?
- Near government and parliament buildings in Pristina, Kosovo's capital, on Monday evening.
- How many people were hurt?
- Police said 6 officers were injured, and 11 protesters and other citizens sought medical help.
- Did police make any arrests?
- Three protesters were taken to a police station; police said further steps would be coordinated with judicial authorities.
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