Berisha's Daughter Denounces Trial as Assault on Opposition

In a pre-verdict press conference on Tuesday, Argita Malltezi, daughter of 79-year-old former Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha, spoke as the Special Court on Corruption is expected to maintain the existing decision for her father's continued house arrest. The court's decision also pertains to her husband, Jamarber Malltezi, both implicated in the privatization of a sports complex during Berisha's tenure as PM.

Allegations suggest that the privatization favored Jamarber Malltezi, who supposedly used the land to develop an apartment complex. Argita Malltezi, addressing the media, staunchly defended her father, characterizing the trial as an assault on the opposition. She asserted that there is no substantial evidence linking her 79-year-old father to corruption.

It's noteworthy that Sali Berisha, a former PM and president, has faced international repercussions. Both the US and the UK have declared him persona non-grata, citing allegations of corruption and threats to democracy. The imminent court decision adds complexity to Albania's political landscape, raising questions about the intersection of justice and political opposition.