Antigovernment protests in Albania turn violent, at least 13 arrested
Summary
In Albania, protesters clashed with police outside Prime Minister Edi Rama's office, demanding his resignation due to a corruption scandal. At least 16 people were injured, and 13 were arrested as demonstrators threw flares and Molotov cocktails, and police responded with water cannon and tear gas. The protests, led by opposition leader Sali Berisha, are part of ongoing antigovernment demonstrations.Key Facts
- Protests took place in Tirana, Albania's capital, outside the Prime Minister's office.
- Demonstrators want Prime Minister Edi Rama and Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku to resign over corruption accusations.
- Protesters threw Molotov cocktails and flares at police.
- Police used water cannon and tear gas to control the crowd.
- At least 16 people were injured, and 13 people were arrested.
- More than 1,300 police officers were present at the protest.
- Political unrest has been ongoing since corruption allegations surfaced against Balluku in November.
- Sali Berisha, the opposition party leader, organized the protest and has faced similar corruption allegations in the past.
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