Albanian Police Fire Rubber Bullets as Student Protests Escalate Into Fifth Day of Violence
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Albanian Police Fire Rubber Bullets as Student Protests Escalate Into Fifth Day of Violence
At least 167 people have been arrested and 132 police officers injured during five days of anti-government demonstrations in Albania, where students demanding education reforms ... The post Albanian Police Fire Rubber Bullets as Student Protests Escalate Into Fifth Day of Violence first appeared on [your]NEWS.
The police continue to fire rubber bullets at the protesters. It was the latter who noted this detail, as it was later confirmed by media footage and more. Rubber bullet casings were seen in the square, which the police used against the protesters.
Members of the Rapid Intervention Forces (RNF) fire tear gas at protesters on the “Dëshmorët e Kombit” boulevard, Saturday, October 17, 2026. Photo: Xhemali Moku/BIRN Tirana was engulfed on Saturday by another day of violent clashes between protesters and security forces, as the revolt of students and citizens against the government of Prime Minister Edi Rama entered its fifth day, accompanied by the massive use of tear gas, water cannons and, f…
Clashes between police and protesters in the center of Tirana, Albania, have been raging for a fifth day, as have hand-to-hand fighting, fires in the street and in buildings, with many injured, vandalism and looting. The RENEA special forces, whose presence has dynamited the […]
Fifth day of wild clashes, Molotov cocktails and fires in buildings - Watch video - Police used rubber bullets against protesters demanding Rama's resignation
Albanian police use rubber bullets as protests against Prime Minister Rama escalate
Albanian police employed rubber bullets during clashes with protesters in Tirana, marking a decisive escalation in five days of unrest demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation. The demonstrations have been intensified by student involvement, highlighting grievances over education costs and government corruption. Authorities reported numerous injuries and arrests.
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