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Albania's leader defies calls to resign as student protesters rampage in capital

Albania's leader defies calls to resign as student protesters rampage in capital

Summary

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama refused to quit despite large student protests in the capital. The students are angry about corruption, poor education, and the sale of coastal land for a luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law.

Key Facts

  • Thousands of students protested in Albania's capital.
  • Protesters broke windows and clashed with riot police.
  • Police used water cannons and tear gas to control crowds.
  • Students accuse the government of corruption and ignoring education problems.
  • The protests also focus on the sale of southern coastline land.
  • The land sale is connected to a luxury resort project supported by Jared Kushner.
  • Prime Minister Edi Rama refused to resign amid the unrest.
  • The protests happened on October 15, 2026.
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