Albanian opposition storms parliament, sets off flares and smoke bombs
Summary
Albanian opposition leader Sali Berisha and other lawmakers disrupted parliament in Tirana with flares and smoke bombs as they protested Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government. The unrest is part of protests that began in May over a proposed resort linked to Jared Kushner and have expanded to include complaints about corruption, economic stagnation and education costs.Key Facts
- Berisha and opposition lawmakers tried to stop a vote on a new law governing Albania’s central bank but failed.
- The protests began after preliminary approval of a luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Demonstrators have also cited alleged corruption, economic stagnation, poor education standards and high tuition fees.
- The article reports that the protests have injured hundreds of people, including police officers, and that some buildings have been attacked and set on fire.
- Rama has refused to resign after winning a fourth term last year, following 13 years in office.
- Rama introduced fines exceeding $6,000 for people who attend protests that turn violent, even if they did not take part in violence.
- Rama announced increased student scholarships, expanded eligibility for master’s students and subsidized rent for students.
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