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Violence against protesters, Koçeku-Rama: The government has only a rubber baton and handcuffs left

Politiko 2026-07-02 18:32:36

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Socialist MP Marjana Koçeku has criticized the use of police violence against protesters.

In a post, Koçeku addresses Prime Minister Rama, stating that no government has resisted using violence against its citizens.

The MP writes that the government now has only handcuffs left, describing today's violence as a sign of a government that is not demonstrating strength, but rather its inability to convince citizens.

"I have followed with concern today the police violence exercised against protesters. I regret that the only communication and political message that this government can offer to protesters is violence."

When a state runs out of arguments, only the rubber baton, the handcuffs and the policeman's boots remain. But no government has extended its life span by hitting citizens who demand to be heard. Take the most important dates in history and you will see that we have witnessed this every time.

"A state that chooses to respond to civic discontent with violence is not demonstrating strength; it is demonstrating its inability to persuade," writes Koçeku.

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