The Friday session of the Gjilani Communal Council was marked by significant procedural disputes between members affiliated with the Vetëvendosje Movement and several opposition parties, culminating in an on-site incident. Photographs circulated following the meeting indicate that the atmosphere became volatile when the session was blocked. The core dispute centered on the inclusion of a specific item on the agenda: the annual work report for the Head of the Gjilani Municipality, Alban Hyseni.
Opposition members reportedly objected to adding this report, arguing that the focus should instead be on the forthcoming semi-annual report for 2026, which was anticipated the following month. This disagreement over the meeting’s structure escalated into a physical confrontation. According to reports, the communal director representing Vetëvendosje, Kushtrim Ibrahimi, was involved in an exchange with PDK council member Burhan Isufi, resulting in Ibrahimi reportedly pushing Isufi with his hand.
The incident occurred during a period of deadlock regarding the agenda items. The proceedings highlighted a deep division within the council concerning the timing and necessity of reviewing the municipality’s performance reports. The dispute underscored ongoing political friction within the local governance structure of Gjilani.
The confrontation required intervention to prevent the physical altercation from worsening during the council session.
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