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Born in Albania · Nationality Albanian — Politics / regimes / war
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Honouring 67 executed nationalists: Historical dispute over Second World War” and “Dispute with Socialist majority over judicial appointments”.
Profile No. 2349 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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October 2016
Nishani decorated 67 nationalists executed after the Second World War, triggering controversy over collaboration, anti-communism and the rewriting of history. Critics accused him of honouring collaborators.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
2013-2015
The president and Socialist majority repeatedly clashed over appointments to the Supreme Court and judiciary. Socialist officials accused Nishani of merely formal consultations and primarily promoting judges linked to the former Democratic Party.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
May-11 June 2012
Nishani was elected president in the fourth round with 73 votes under the simple-majority threshold, while the Socialist opposition refused to participate in the vote. The European Union and others had called for a consensus candidate.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
August 2012
Shortly after taking office, Nishani dismissed SHISH chief Bahri Shaqiri without publicly giving reasons and appointed Visho Ajazi Lika, a former deputy minister in Berisha's government. The decision fuelled concerns over politicisation of intelligence.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
November-December 2012
Nishani appointed Adriatik Llalla as prosecutor general amid a dispute over the expiry of Ina Rama's term. The majority maintained that it ended in November 2012, while the opposition argued it continued until May 2013; the procedure recalled earlier replacements regarded as problematic.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
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