Violent protests in Tirana demand Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation

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Violent protests erupted in Tirana, Albania, with demonstrators throwing stones and Molotov cocktails near the Ministry of Education. Police responded with water cannons, tear gas, and rubber bullets, leaving the city center in chaos. Protesters attempted to storm both the Ministry of Education and Tirana's city hall. Videos show Molotov cocktails igniting two police officers, while demonstrators demand the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. The demonstrations continue as authorities try to restore order, with the scene described as "war-like" in the capital's streets.


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