A court in Tirana has ordered that a person called Abdullah Thaçi to remain in custody following his arrest during the first day of student protests, according to preliminary information.

The court has also imposed house arrest on six protesters, while 12 others have been ordered to report regularly to the authorities.

The security measures are being announced at the Tirana Court as proceedings continue against those detained during the first day of the student demonstrations.

16 protesters faced security measure proceedings. Those detained were Kastriot Vata, Florian Baba, Ali Bruçi, Genc Ibrahimi, Ernest Kapo, Iljaz Sulaj, Besnik Kala, Donik Vatgjoni, Erand Zenunllari, Hamza Bushi, Olsi Vokli, Xhesion Petoku, Klevi Metaj, Berim Gjoka, Kalosh Hysbarjami and Korado Aliaj. They faced allegations involving assault related to the performance of official duties, disturbing public order and peace, violations of regulations governing explosive and flammable substances, theft from banks and savings institutions, property destruction, arson, resisting public order officers, and the unauthorized production, possession, purchase or sale of cold weapons.