Interreligious Council of Albania: “Peace is a shared responsibility; justice is an obligation”

The Interreligious Council of Albania has called for peaceful dialogue, respect for democratic rights and greater institutional accountability, warning against violence, social division and the destruction of property.

In a statement titled “Appeal for Peace, Justice, Responsibility and National Dialogue,” representatives of Albania’s officially recognized religious communities emphasized that citizens’ concerns, including those raised by students, must be taken seriously and addressed through transparent and lawful institutional responses.

“Peace is a shared responsibility. Justice is an obligation. Respect for human beings is the foundation that unites us,” the Council stated, stressing the importance of building a society based on dignity, mutual trust and peaceful coexistence.

The religious representatives underlined that the right to peaceful protest is a fundamental democratic principle, but warned that violence and damage to public or private property cannot be justified by political or social grievances.

They specifically referred to the consequences of attacks on family businesses, educational institutions and diplomatic missions, noting that such actions…