Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent
Summary
Police in Tirana, Albania used tear gas, pepper spray, and water cannons to break up a protest that became violent. The protests oppose a luxury coastal development linked to Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, and have also expressed broader discontent with the Albanian government.Key Facts
- The protest took place on July 2, 2026, in Tirana, Albania’s capital.
- Police clashed with protesters who threw rocks, eggs, and bottles.
- Authorities said 12 police officers were hurt and 18 protesters were arrested.
- The protests began over concerns about a luxury resort project threatening protected flamingo habitats on Albania’s coast.
- The project is linked to Jared Kushner and aims to boost tourism and support Albania’s EU membership bid.
- The protests have expanded into general anti-government demonstrations against Prime Minister Edi Rama.
- Protesters chanted for the prime minister’s resignation and damaged police property during the clashes.
- Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari condemned the violence against police officers.
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