Albanian police fire tear gas at protesters as Education Ministry attacked
Summary
In Tirana, Albania, police used tear gas and water cannons against students protesting poor education and social conditions. The protesters attacked the Education Ministry building and demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.Key Facts
- Albanian riot police fired tear gas and water cannons at hundreds of student protesters.
- Protesters threw bricks, concrete blocks, and Molotov cocktails at the Education Ministry.
- The protest focused on university conditions, tuition costs, job prospects, and social inequality.
- At least six police officers and one journalist were injured during the clashes.
- 23 people were arrested by police for violence and attacking officers.
- The protests also call for Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation.
- Since May, Tirana has seen many anti-government protests connected to a luxury tourism project involving President Donald Trump’s family.
- Albanian officials condemned the violence and urged peaceful ways to express concerns.
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