Tirana riots enter fifth day as Albania protests escalate

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Anti-government riots in Tirana, Albania, entered a fifth day on Saturday, with clashes erupting near the prime minister's office as protesters threw rocks and petrol bombs at police, who responded with tear gas and water cannon. The violence escalated after students joined a broader movement demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation, leading to 167 arrests and 132 officer injuries. Police Chief Skender Hita confirmed seven officers were suspended for allegedly exceeding their duties. The protests stem from the Flamingo movement, which opposes a luxury tourism project linked to Jared Kushner. Rama, in power since 2013, has refused to resign and accused conservative opponents of inciting the unrest.


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