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3rd day of clashes in Albania as anti-government protests sparked by Kushner-linked project swell
Protesters say the project threatens a protected coastal reserve and have broadened their demands to corruption reforms, education changes and Rama’s resignation.
- 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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Student and popular mobilizations face state repression in Tirana against corruption and the handing over of resources to U.S. capital.
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For three consecutive days, massive and violent demonstrations rock the Albanian capital, with clashes between demonstrators and the police, who respond with tear gas and water cannons.
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