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Student protesters attack government ministries in Tirana
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Thousands of students in Tirana, Albania, have engaged in violent protests for the second consecutive day, attacking government buildings including the education ministry, prime minister's office, finance and interior ministries, and nearby businesses.
- The protests began with demands for improved university conditions and job opportunities but escalated to arson and property damage, with part of the education ministry set on fire.
- Government officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu and Economy Minister Delina Ibrahimaj, condemned the violence and urged calm, emphasizing that destruction of public property endangers lives and is not a peaceful form of protest.
- Protesters expressed broader frustration with systemic corruption and governance, with demonstrators stating the movement represents widespread public anger and a call for comprehensive change in Albania's political system.
