She feared her family, wrote a letter to the prosecutor's office just before her death. After the tragedy, people took to the streets

Protests erupted in Kosovo following the murder of Arlinda Zekaj, who had warned authorities about her life being in danger. Demonstrators carried signs highlighting systemic issues regarding violence against women. Zekaj had previously reported domestic abuse and sought protection, but was killed by her brother-in-law after returning home. The Kosovar parliament convened an extraordinary session to investigate institutional failures, with Prime Minister Albin Kurti acknowledging a pattern of neglect in handling domestic violence cases. In 2025, Kosovo recorded over 2800 domestic violence reports.