Albanian court frees protesters who rallied against Kushner-linked resort
Summary
An Albanian court released 19 people who were arrested during protests against a luxury resort linked to US President Donald Trump’s family. The protests began over the resort project and have grown into wider anti-government and anti-corruption demonstrations.Key Facts
- Nineteen protesters were freed by a Tirana court after being arrested for disobeying police and organizing illegal protests.
- Two protesters were put under house arrest, and 12 must report regularly to judicial police; five face no charges.
- The protests started in May against a resort project connected to President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, in a protected natural area.
- The rallies have expanded into broader protests calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and protesting corruption.
- On July 1, hundreds clashed with police near the Albanian parliament, leading to injuries and detentions.
- Police used tear gas, pepper spray, and water cannons to control crowds during these clashes.
- The resort project was first announced in 2024, but recent protests surged when construction equipment appeared in late May.
- Previous protests also led to the firing of Edi Rama’s deputy over corruption allegations.
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