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Albanian police fire rubber bullets and arrest hundreds as anti-government protests enter fifth day
Euronews.com • • world
Key Points:
- Anti-government protests in Albania entered their fifth day, with students and other demonstrators gathering outside the Ministry of Education in Tirana, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama over corruption allegations and calling for better education, financial support, and job opportunities.
- The protests, which have spread nationwide, have been intensified by opposition to a luxury tourism project linked to Jared Kushner, and have involved violent clashes between protesters and police, including stone-throwing, tear gas, water cannons, and rubber bullets.
- Authorities reported 167 arrests and 132 police officers injured during the unrest, with seven officers suspended amid investigations into excessive force allegations.
- Prime Minister Edi Rama expressed support for peaceful protests but condemned vandalism and violence, rejecting calls to resign and accusing conservative opponents of inciting disorder to gain politically.
- Rama emphasized his commitment to protecting citizens, ensuring justice, and advancing Albania despite the ongoing protests and political tensions.
