Albania protests escalate: Tear gas in Tirana as demonstrators demand PM's resignation

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Police in Albania's capital Tirana dispersed protesters with tear gas after demonstrators threw petrol bombs outside the Education Ministry, turning the area into a scene resembling a battlefield. The protests, ongoing since the 13th, demand Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over corruption, unemployment, and poor education quality. Government buildings have been set on fire during the demonstrations. Videos of protesters throwing petrol bombs at police have gone viral on social media, highlighting the escalating tensions in the Southeast European nation.


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