Klevi Metaj is the 22-year-old who became one of the most commented characters of the protest held today in Tirana. Footage of his clash with six police officers was quickly shared on social networks, attracting the public’s attention.
The young man from Gjirokastra was filmed engaging in a physical confrontation with officers before being arrested by the Police. The episode caused his name to circulate widely online, while many began to be interested in his identity and background.
But who is Klevi Metaj outside of the protest footage?
The 22-year-old is said to have graduated from the Faculty of Law in Tirana. A striking detail in his story is his family background: his father is a police officer, according to Erla Mëhilli, while his mother, in a quick search on social media, turns out to be journalist Brikena Metaj.
Thus, a protest that began with student demands put Klevi Metaj in the spotlight due to his clash with the police. The footage that went viral turned him into one of the most discussed names of the day.
Recently, he was visited in the hospital by opposition MPs who reported his condition. The young man was lying in a hospital bed, yet he appeared to be in good condition: “They hit me. They hurt me a little. Small things,” he said.