Within just 48 hours, six people have died under suspicious circumstances in Kosovo, most of which are believed to be suicides. The Council for the Defense of Human Rights and Freedoms (KMDLNJ) has raised serious concerns, urging institutions to take immediate preventive action.
Speaking to Ekonomia Online, KMDLNJ Chairman Behxhet Shala emphasized the lack of official statistics and described the situation as alarming.
“Most of these cases are confirmed suicides, while others are pending official reports from the Institute of Forensic Medicine. The absence of accurate data is deeply concerning, as some cases are hidden behind family disputes or legal procedures. What is clear is that the number of suicides is rising, which is very worrying given that even after the war, in a heavy post-traumatic period, the rates were lower,” Shala said.
Shala pointed to the deepening economic and social crisis and the loss of hope among citizens as major factors pushing people toward tragic outcomes.
“Despite government promises, the reality is that the majority of the population is suffering under severe economic hardship. Pensioners have seen almost no increase in their pensions in the last five years, aside from a 20% adjustment. People cannot make ends meet, and in desperation, some see no other option but to end their lives,” he warned.
The KMDLNJ chairman strongly criticized institutions for failing to establish preventive mechanisms, stressing that responsibility lies with the state.
“We always react after the fact, when a tragedy has already occurred. But there are no preventive measures in place. This phenomenon cannot be eradicated entirely, but at least cases could be reduced if institutions took responsibility. Citizens cannot survive on empty promises—they need real support,” Shala concluded.
