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MORE
ATTENTION SHOULD BE PAID
TO
THE USE OF VIOLENCE BY POLICE
In
the independent newspaper "Koha Jone" dt. February 25,
2002 upsetting data were reported about the use of violence by
police in the town of Rreshen (northern Albania). Many cases of
maltreatment of the citizens by police are mentioned, at the damage
of young and old people as well. It is not a writing in general
terms, concrete examples are described.
The
AHC has expressed its concern more than once regarding the use of
violence by police. We have not to do with isolated cases, it is a
problem on a lager scale all over the country. The authorities were
called on to pay due attention to this phenomenon and to take
appropriate measures to put an end to it and to bring before justice
all those responsible for abuse of power.
The
AHC invites the relevant authorities to make the necessary
verification of all these cases. Transparence is needed about the
facts and public opinion should be informed about the measures taken
in this regard.
25.02.2002
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