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Albanian protests escalate as PM blames foreign interference
Albanian protesters clash with police for fourth day as PM Edi Rama accuses foreign forces of fueling unrest.
In brief
Albanian protesters clash with police for fourth day as PM Edi Rama accuses foreign forces of fueling unrest. Albanian protesters demand Prime Minister Edi Rama resign over university conditions and high tuition fees amid violent clashes with police. Originally reported by France24.
Protests intensify
Protesters clashed with police in Tirana for fourth day as Prime Minister Edi Rama blamed foreign hands for mounting unrest.
Violent clashes continue
Police used tear gas and water cannons while protesters hurled stones at security forces, burning garbage bins to block roads.
Protest demands
Thousands of protesters called for Rama to step down over university conditions and high tuition fees.
Student protest
18-year-old Ledia said: 'We are not criminals. We simply want a better life for our parents and ourselves'.
“We are not criminals. We simply want a better life for our parents and ourselves”
Government response
Interior Minister Ervin Demo stated 156 people injured including 97 police officers with excessive force in two instances.
The big picture
Albanian protesters demand Prime Minister Edi Rama resign over university conditions and high tuition fees amid violent clashes with police.