Albanian PM refuses to quit as violent protests enter sixth day
Anti-government clashes have rocked Tirana as protesters called for action over poor university conditions, high tuition fees and corruption.
TIRANA: Police responded to violent anti-government protests with water cannons and tear gas on Sunday, as the sixth day of unrest continued in Albania's capital city. Prime Minister Edi Rama refused to resign, despite demonstrators' demands, stating the protests were orchestrated by an external force. Clashes erupted in the city center, with protesters setting fire to litter bins, breaking windows, and attacking a police station with Molotov cocktails and pyrotechnic devices.
At least 16 police officers were injured, while 28 people in total sustained injuries from the violence, including 19 police officers, four protesters, four bystanders, and a journalist. The unrest follows months of anti-government demonstrations, initially triggered by a contentious resort development project.
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