The lawyer of the mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, Plarent Ndreca, has given new details regarding the state of health of his client. After an examination carried out by a Turkish doctor at the Fier hospital, according to Ndreca, it was established that the broken leg was not joined properly and required urgent surgical intervention.
Ndreca informed that today Veliaj was sent to the Memorial Hospital of Fier, where he underwent an X-ray and magnetic resonance, following an urgent request of the lawyer to the General Directorate of Prisons and the director of the prison of Fier. The lawyer said that he still had not received the medical documentation, which he intends to consult with specialists in Tirana to determine the necessary intervention.
He described the situation as disturbing and accused the prison authorities of negligence, claiming that he had requested an examination of Veliaj's leg at a hospital institution for a month, but no action had been taken. “It is a scandalous situation, because it comes as a result of the negligence and inaction of the prison authorities. We have been asking for a month for the leg to be examined and checked in a hospital institution”, said Ndreca.
The lawyer warned that any delay could have further consequences for the recovery of the leg and Veliaj's ability to walk. “Any delay is dangerous for the recovery and for the following consequences of Mr. Veliaj's leg and walking. This problem must be seen immediately by specialists, so that there are no other irreparable consequences”, he declared.
In conclusion, Ndreca left open the possibility that the alleged negligence was intentional, requesting the verification of responsibilities by the relevant authorities. He emphasized that every detainee has the right to timely medical treatment and that the created situation requires immediate intervention.
