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Over 3,000 Greeks attend the funeral of Konstantinos Katsifas

Tens of Greeks arrested by Albanian authorities

Newsroom November 8 02:25

Tens of Greeks from the ethnic minority in Albania and Greek citizens who travelled to Vouliarates to attend the funeral of Konstantinos Katsifas were arrested and are being held for questioning by authorities. According to sources, there are currently 20 Greeks being held at the Argyrokastro police station and are being interrogated. Around 3,000 Greeks gathered at the village of Vouliarates in Northern Epirus, Albania to bid farewell to Konstantinos Katsifas who was murdered by Albanian security forces on October 28. Amid strict security measures by Albanian authorities, it is estimated that over 2,000 people are attending the funeral. Watch the live feed from Himara.gr as he is laid to rest.

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