In Albania, protests against the government continue for the fifth day
In the Albanian capital Tirana, protests against the chairman of the Council of Ministers Edi Rama continue for the fifth day.
In the Albanian capital Tirana, protests against the Chairman of the Council of Ministers Edi Rama continue for the fifth day - the actions escalated into clashes with the police, the correspondent of the Minsk-Novosti news agency reports.
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According to Reuters, thousands of young people gathered outside the Ministry of Education to demand Rama’s resignation. Masked protesters began throwing stones at special forces fighters, in response, police used stun grenades, tear gas and water cannon.
Demonstrations against corruption and joblessness swept across Albania, and in Tirana, protesters smashed windows and set fire to government buildings. Police detained 500 people, 330 of them have already been released, with 120 police officers and 45 protesters injured.
The unrest came after plans to build a luxury resort on Albania's southern coast with the backing of investors including Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law.
Rama has previously said he will not resign. The government respects students and will protect their right to protest.
The protests in Albania come amid rising street protests elsewhere in Europe. In France, high school students have been demanding better conditions for several weeks. There have been widespread protests in Spain against high rents and housing shortages, prompting the government to call early elections.
