Thousands rally in Albania in largest protest yet against Kushner resort
Summary
Thousands of people protested in Tirana, Albania, against a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law. The resort is planned near a protected wetland, and protesters are concerned about environmental damage and lack of transparency.Key Facts
- The protest drew thousands and is the largest so far against the resort development.
- The resort project is expected to cost about 5 billion euros ($5.8 billion).
- The planned site is near a wetland that is home to flamingos, seals, and sea turtle nesting areas.
- Protesters carried signs saying “Albania is not for sale” and called the movement the “Flamingo Revolution.”
- Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said an environmental study will be done and the project will be managed responsibly.
- The European Union warned Albania to follow environmental laws as part of its goal to join the EU by 2030.
- The project was started by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, who visited Albania and liked the country.
- Protests began after a fence was put up at the site and removed following public backlash.
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