Pristina Mayor Përparim Rama has publicly criticized the reported issuance of a Kosovo passport to Boiken Abazi. Rama’s comments followed reports suggesting that Abazi has received such documentation. In a Facebook post, Rama addressed the situation, drawing attention to Abazi’s previous expulsion from Kosovo.
He noted that Abazi had been expelled from the country in 2016 after authorities deemed him a security risk. Rama expressed skepticism regarding the legitimacy of the passport issuance, questioning the legal basis for providing such a document to a deputy. He further questioned the circumstances surrounding the decision, suggesting that Abazi had been flagged by Kosovo authorities for various activities in the past.
The Mayor of Pristina used his platform to question the process, stating, “Legally, how does one issue a passport to a deputy?”
The controversy centers on the apparent contradiction between Abazi’s prior expulsion status and the subsequent issuance of a national passport by Kosovo authorities. Rama’s reaction highlights concerns over procedural adherence and the implications of granting citizenship documentation to an individual previously deemed a threat to national security within Kosovo.
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