Police Use Tear Gas and Water Cannons as Protests Turn Violent in Albania
4 Articles
4 Articles
The situation in Tirana has become tense during the protest on Durrës Street, where protesters have opened the doors of the Ministry of Finance and, according to reports, have set the building on fire. Clashes between protesters and police forces have escalated, while officers have used tear gas to disperse the crowd. Meanwhile, protesters have thrown stones and other objects, while considerable material damage has been reported in the area. Aut…
Protesters and riot police clashed in the Albanian capital Tirana for a second day on Wednesday, with students demanding better conditions at the country's universities and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
Police use tear gas and water cannons as protests turn violent in Albania
Police use tear gas and water cannons as protests turn violent in Albania Student protests in Albania turned violent overnight from Tuesday into Wednesday, with demonstrators smashing shop windows and rioting as police used tear gas to disperse the crowds. Students joined an anti-government movement known as Flamingo, which is calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama over allegations of widespread corruption. (AP video by: Erion Xh…
Tensions have increased in today's protest as protesters set fire to one of the buildings at the entrance to Durrës Street. Meanwhile, the police have started to push them back again, while the intervention of a fire brigade is expected to neutralize the flames.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
