Albanian police fire rubber bullets as protests against Rama escalate
Summary
Police in Albania used rubber bullets against antigovernment protesters in Tirana, where clashes have lasted five days. The protests involve students and other groups demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, citing issues such as education problems, unemployment, and corruption.Key Facts
- Protests have continued for five days in Tirana, the capital of Albania.
- Students joined the antigovernment protests, increasing their size and intensity.
- Protesters threw stones, petrol bombs, and fireworks, and set fires to cars and bins.
- Police used tear gas, water cannons, batons, and, for the first time, rubber bullets during these protests.
- Nine protesters and four police officers needed medical treatment after the clashes.
- A total of 167 people were arrested, and 132 police officers were injured.
- Seven police officers faced suspension for possible misuse of power during the events.
- Prime Minister Edi Rama, in his fourth term, refused to resign and blamed opposition parties for inciting violence.
- Protesters demand better education, jobs, and are against alleged government corruption.
- The unrest has spread to other cities like Durres, where protesters also caused damage and blocked roads.
- The wider movement includes opposition to a luxury tourism project linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump.
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