Macedonian Association “Ilinden”-Tirana supports the lawsuit of the Alliance of Macedonians for European Integration against the migrant centers in the Municipality of Pustec

The Macedonian Association “Ilinden”-Tirana expresses its full support for the Macedonian Alliance for European Integration (MAEI) regarding the lawsuit filed at the Administrative Court in Tirana against the Government’s decision to open three migrant centers in the territory of the Municipality of Pustec.

The Association assesses that this decision was taken without consultations with the local community, without public debate and without respecting the rights and interests of the Macedonian National Minority in Pustec.

Such an approach contradicts the principles of local self-government, democratic participation and protection of the rights of national minorities.

The Municipality of Pustec, as an area where the Macedonian national minority lives, should be treated with special care and in accordance with international standards for the protection of minority rights.

The Macedonian Association “Ilinden”-Tirana calls on the Government of the Republic of Albania to reconsider this decision and guarantee a transparent and inclusive process, with the active involvement of the local community.

Macedonian Association “Ilinden”-Tirana
President Nikolla Gjurgjaj