Albanian PM blames ‘foreign hands’ for unrest as student protests intensify
Also reported by France24
Summary
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama blamed outside forces for violent student protests demanding his resignation. The protests, which began over corruption and poor university conditions, have spread across several cities and involved clashes with police.Key Facts
- Student protests in Albania have turned violent, with clashes between police and demonstrators.
- Protesters are calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign due to corruption and bad university conditions.
- Rama accused “foreign hands” of stirring unrest and denied that the protests reflect genuine local concerns.
- The protests started after the sale of part of Albania’s coastline to a luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law.
- Demonstrators targeted banks, government buildings, and set fires in several cities beyond the capital, Tirana.
- Police detained 160 people for alleged violence during the protests.
- Rama rejected resignation demands but expressed willingness to discuss education cost issues.
- Albania is trying to join the European Union, but corruption and organized crime slow down the process.
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