Anti-government student protests in Albania turned violent overnight, with demonstrators smashing shop windows and rioting as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds.
Protests Against Kushner-Linked Development
Protesters were rallying against a luxury development project linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. The protests are part of an anti-government movement known as Flamingo, which is calling for the resignation of the prime minister, Edi Rama, over allegations of widespread corruption.
Video footage showed clashes between demonstrators and security forces, with tear gas canisters fired and water cannons deployed in an attempt to break up the crowds.
Movement Calls for PM Resignation
The Flamingo movement has been vocal in its demands for Prime Minister Edi Rama to step down, citing corruption allegations. The overnight violence marks an escalation in the ongoing protests, which have drawn attention to the controversial development project.
