Thousands demonstrate in Kosovo over alleged rape of girl, 11

The alleged rape of an 11-year-old woman in Kosovo has prompted 1000's of individuals to protest for a second consecutive day.

Demonstrators marched by means of the centre of the capital Pristina on Thursday to demand motion.

Pink paint was additionally thrown at Kosovo's authorities headquarters and the justice ministry, in keeping with pictures on social media.

The protests have been organised by the NGO Feminist Motion and the Reflection Collective, with banners studying "We demand the safety of women and girls" and "Educate the boys".

One of many organisers, Trina Binaku, mentioned the rape of an 11-year-old woman was an emblem of Kosovo's "patriarchal system".

5 male suspects -- together with three minors -- are accused of sexually abusing the woman for a number of hours in broad daylight in a Pristina park on Saturday. They've all been arrested.

The top of the Kosovar police additionally resigned on Wednesday out of "skilled conscience" over the case.

Binaku instructed the group that the protests will proceed till the federal government introduces efficient measures to punish gender-based violence and protest victims.

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