Albanians take to the streets in protest for the 35th night in a row
Summary
People in Albania’s capital, Tirana, have protested for 35 nights in a row. They are asking for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign, want changes to the government, and demand action against corruption. The protests began over a building project linked to President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, but have grown to include wider political demands.Key Facts
- Protests in Tirana have lasted 35 consecutive nights.
- Demonstrators want Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign and seek temporary government replacement.
- Protesters also call for constitutional reform and an end to corruption in Albania.
- The protests began over a luxury resort project in a protected area linked to Jared Kushner.
- Tens of thousands marched toward Skanderbeg Square during the latest protest.
- Symbols used include a bust of Rama that was torn down and cement “birthday cakes” referencing construction projects.
- The protests are nicknamed the “pink flamingo revolution” due to flamingo balloons symbolizing threatened birds.
- Some protesters broke police station windows, and police used a water cannon to disperse the crowd.
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