Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania
Summary
Anti-government protests in Tirana, Albania, have continued for five days, with clashes between masked protesters and riot police. The protests began over corruption accusations against Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government, and now include many students demanding political change.Key Facts
- Protests have lasted for five days in the center of Tirana, Albania’s capital.
- Masked protesters, including many students, threw rocks and petrol bombs at riot police.
- Police used water cannons, tear gas, and reportedly rubber bullets.
- The protests started in summer and have grown into a wider anti-government movement.
- Protesters demand the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama amid corruption allegations.
- Many protesters wore gas masks or face masks and used saline eye washes to counter tear gas effects.
- Hundreds have been arrested or are under investigation, and about 80 charged with disorder.
- The protests have caused damage in central Tirana, with broken glass and burnt debris.
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