Albanian protests over Trump resort turn violent as calls grow for PM to resign

independent.co.uk —

Violent protests in Albania have entered a fifth night, with demonstrators demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation amid clashes involving tear gas, water cannons, and rubber bullets in Tirana. The unrest began over a luxury resort project led by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner but has expanded into broader grievances against government corruption, with students reporting injuries including broken legs and spinal damage. Protesters reject political compromise and demand Rama's immediate resignation. Rama has refused to step down, stating governments change through elections, not revolution. Clashes have spread to multiple cities, with activists vowing to continue demonstrations until their demands are met.


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