US Senator Gary Peters calls on authorities to refrain from using force against peaceful protesters and calls on all parties to work to prevent further escalation of violence. Peters says he is deeply concerned about recent developments in the country, while stressing that Albanians deserve a government that respects fundamental rights and the rule of law.
“I am deeply concerned about the escalating situation in Albania. Local authorities must refrain from aggression against peaceful protesters, while everyone on the ground must work to reduce tensions and prevent further violence”, the US senator wrote.
In his post, Peters also notes that Michigan has a large and active Albanian-American community, for whom developments in Albania are a personal matter. “The Albanian people deserve a government that respects their fundamental rights and upholds the rule of law. For this reason, I will continue to advocate for peace and justice for all Albanians”, he wrote.
Gary Peters has been a US senator representing the state of Michigan in the US Senate since 2015. He is a member of the Democratic Party and has held important roles on Senate committees, including those on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.