Student protesters attack government buildings in Tirana
Summary
Thousands of students protested in Tirana, the capital of Albania, demanding better university conditions and jobs. The protests turned violent, with some government buildings set on fire and clashes between protesters and police.Key Facts
- The protests began outside the Ministry of Education and spread to attack other government offices and nearby businesses.
- Part of the education ministry building was set on fire during the protests.
- Protesters threw rocks and firecrackers, while police responded with tear gas and water cannons.
- Sixteen people were arrested for violent actions during the protests.
- Protesters say they are angry about corruption and want the government to change.
- The protests come amid wider anti-government demonstrations called the Flamingo Revolution.
- The protests were triggered by anger over a luxury tourism project linked to Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law.
- Albanian Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu called for calm and warned against violence.
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