Thousands march in Albanian capital as anti-government protests spread
Protesters say months of ignored grievances over corruption, education costs and land sales have pushed the student-led movement into violent clashes with police.
- On Friday, thousands of young Albanians marched through Tirana on the fourth day of a student-led campaign demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation, breaking windows and traffic lights.
- Students claim the government ignored 140 days of peaceful demonstrations. Political analyst Afrim Krasniqi said younger generations saw no future in Albania because "all resources in the country, political resources, economic, everything is in the hands of oligarchs."
- Demonstrations turned into a riot in the capital on Thursday, with protesters raiding a bank and clashing with police. "They are pushing us to the limits," said 19-year-old protester Enea, declining to give a second name for fear of arrest.
- Prime Minister Rama, who won a fourth term last year, rejected the demands. Posting on Facebook, he stated, "We will not bow to violence," maintaining his government's stance against the unrest.
- Rama targets European Union membership as early as 2028, though corruption scandals complicate these efforts. The unrest also reflects a broader wave of student activism spreading across Europe.
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Thousands march in Albanian capital as anti-government protests spread
Thousands of young Albanians marched through Tirana on Friday, breaking some windows and traffic lights on the fourth day of an increasingly violent student-led campaign to force Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign.
Serious riots have broken out in Albania. Protesters are demanding the resignation of Edi Rama over corruption, and police have responded with tear gas and water cannons.
For three consecutive days, massive and violent demonstrations have rocked the Albanian capital, with clashes between demonstrators and the police, who responded by using tear gas and water cannons.
For the third day in a row, street protests against the government in Albania have turned violent. Students and other demonstrators want education reforms and are also fighting against corruption. For months, they have been demanding the resignation of socialist Prime Minister Edi Rama and his government. But Rama is standing firm.
Tear gas and water cannons were used by police in fresh clashes with demonstrators in Tirana. The protests continued for a third day, with protesters throwing stones, firecrackers and other objects at police cordons. Trash cans, kiosks and advertising equipment were set on fire in the center of the Albanian capital. The tension spread to several central streets, including Deşmört e Kombit Boulevard. Damage was reported to shops, banks, ATMs, cam…
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