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Protests in Albania escalate into clashes with police
- Protests in Albania demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama have escalated into clashes with police.
Radio Tavisupleba+1 - Law enforcement officers used tear gas and water cannons against the demonstrators, and according to 1tv, rubber bullets were also used.
Radio Tavisupleba+1 - According to police data, the figures regarding the number of detainees and those charged differ: radiotavisupleba reports 500 detainees, while 1tv reports that charges have been filed against 388 individuals.
Radio Tavisupleba+1
Protests in Albania demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama have been ongoing for the sixth day. The demonstrations are led by students who accuse the government of corruption and a lack of jobs. According to radiotavisupleba, the protest intensified after masked youths threw stones at the police. According to 1tv, thousands of people gathered at the Ministry of Education threw stones at police officers. Radio Tavisupleba+1
Law enforcement officers used sound grenades, tear gas, and water cannons to disperse the demonstrators. According to 1tv, the police also used rubber bullets. Dozens of police officers and demonstrators were injured as a result of the clashes. Radio Tavisupleba+1
Sources provide conflicting information regarding the number of detainees. According to radiotavisupleba, the police detained 500 demonstrators, 330 of whom were later released. According to 1tv, since the start of the protests, 388 people have been charged with committing criminal offenses. Radio Tavisupleba+1
Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that he does not intend to resign and noted that the government respects the students' right to protest. Rama has been governing Albania since 2013. Radio Tavisupleba