In a striking display of silent resistance, students from the University of Pristina, headquartered in the northern part of Mitrovica, marched through the city today with their mouths taped shut and index books held high. The unusual protest took place without prior announcement or a clear explanation for its purpose.
Around 100 students gathered near the student cafeteria at precisely 12:44 PM.
The exact motivation behind the protest remains unclear.
Efforts to obtain information from the students themselves proved futile, as they arrived with their mouths taped, deliberately refraining from speaking to the media.
“We remain silent,” was the only message repeated by the students.
Despite their vow of silence, the students responded visibly to the presence of Kosovo police officers, raising their student index books in unison whenever a police vehicle or officer appeared on the street. The protest remained entirely peaceful.
The procession moved from the student cafeteria to the city’s main promenade, where they walked to the end of the street before turning back. Along the way, locals watching from nearby cafés greeted the group with nods and waves.
At least two police officers monitored the march, following the students as they continued their silent protest.
The demonstration culminated with the students walking past the local police station, after which they returned to the student dormitories and quietly dispersed.
Preuzimanje i objavljivanje tekstova sa portala KoSSev nije dozvoljeno bez navođenja izvora. Hvala na poštovanju etike novinarske profesije.
