# Protests erupt in Kosovo after woman is murdered despite repeated pleas for help

https://mins.news/en/item/129327

- DW, 2026-11-04 16:17 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/kosovo-protests-and-outrage-after-a-woman-was-killed-despite-repeatedly-seeking-assistance-from-the-authorities/a-79856726?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Arlinda Zekaj repeatedly sought police protection before she was killed at home. Her death has prompted protests by thousands across Kosovo, with demonstrators accusing state institutions of failure and demanding charges against officers and prosecutors involved in her case, along with the resignations of the interior and justice ministers.

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