US EditionViolence breaks out at anti-government protest in Albanian capital
- Violent clashes erupted in Tirana, Albania as opposition supporters hurled Molotov cocktails and stones at government buildings, with police responding with tear gas and water cannons.
- At least 16 police officers were wounded and 13 protesters arrested during the anti-government demonstration led by opposition leader Sali Berisha.
- The protests were fueled by a corruption scandal involving vice-premier Belinda Balluku, who allegedly interfered in public procurement to favor certain companies.
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Protests critical of the government escalate in Tirana. Protesters attack government buildings, police use water cannons and tear gas.
On Tuesday evening, the Albanian capital, Tirana, suffered severe riots between government opponents and the police. Thousands of people in the main square called for the resignation of the Deputy Prime Minister, accused of corruption. Demonstrators threw Molotov cocktails and stones at a government building, the police used water cannons and tear gas.At least 16 police officers were injured and 13 people arrested, the Albanian police reported. …
In the capital city of Tirana, police and government opponents clashed – what it's about.
In a demonstration against Albania's government, riots have taken place in the capital Tirana. Demonstrators called for the resignation of the Deputy Prime Minister - she is accused of corruption.
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