Kosovo Police has reacted for the tense situation in the North, saying that today the officers were pelted with stones, as a result of which a policeman was injured.

It is further said that during the protest some media and journalists were obstructed and attacked.

“We are committed to investigating these criminal acts and preventing violence from occurring. At the same time, the Kosovo Police calls on all protesters to refrain from violence and to express their opinions in a peaceful manner,” the police announced.

Full reaction:

The Kosovo Police, in cooperation and coordination with the security institutions, have continued their commitment to providing security and the progress of the protests which were held today near the municipalities of Leposaviq, Zubin Potok and Zveçan.

Initially, the protest was peaceful, but in the afternoon, at different time intervals, some suspected persons threw stones in the direction of three vehicles of the Kosovo Police, where two of them were materially damaged by breaking the windows. As a result of the attacks by heavy vehicles, a police official was injured.

Also, during today’s protest, some media/journalists were obstructed and attacked, as well as their vehicles were vandalized by individuals/criminal groups. Obstructing journalists on duty violates the right to expression, information and freedom of the press.

We are committed to investigating these criminal acts and preventing violence from occurring. At the same time, the Kosovo Police calls on all protesters to refrain from violence and express their opinions peacefully.