3rd day of clashes in Albania as anti-government protests sparked by Kushner-linked project swell
High school students joined thousands of protesters as clashes left 89 people injured, according to the Health Ministry.
- On Thursday, student-led demonstrators clashed with police in Tirana for a third consecutive day, opposing a luxury tourism development linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump.
- Protesters demand the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama over corruption allegations, with the Democratic Party backing the movement as a "revolt against a model of government."
- Tensions escalated on Wednesday when demonstrators attacked government buildings and businesses, leaving 89 people injured including 61 police officers, according to the Health Ministry.
- Accusing political opponents of inciting violence, Prime Minister Rama vowed to remain in office to further Albania's bid to join the European Union.
- Organizer Mateo Yskollari pledged demonstrators will occupy the square daily, though the Socialists won a fourth consecutive election victory last year with terms extending until 2029.
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3rd day of clashes in Albania as anti-government protests sparked by Kushner-linked project swell
Student-led demonstrators have clashed with Albanian police in Tirana for a third day, joining a broader anti-government movement.
In the shadow of the French school riots, discontent is spreading in the Albanian capital Tirana. As recently as last summer, the “flamingo revolution” protested against the country being sold out to a wealthy elite.
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