Albanian PM refuses to resign as Tirana protests enter sixth day

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Albanian police used tear gas and water cannons against hundreds of protesters in Tirana on the sixth consecutive day of demonstrations demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation, which he has ruled out. The protests, ongoing since October 13, are fueled by grievances over university study conditions, high tuition fees, and corruption. Rama refused to step down, reiterating claims that the demonstrations are the work of an external hand. Clashes led to injuries, including 16 police officers, with protesters setting fires and damaging property. Rama's scheduled official visit to Austria on Monday was canceled by the Albanian side.


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