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Student-led protests turn violent in Tirana
Students threw bricks at Albania's Education Ministry in protests over education and jobs, and unrest spread as rioters attacked government buildings, banks and businesses. At least 23 police officers and six others were injured and 35 people detained; President Bajram Begaj condemned the violence and urged calm.
Why it matters
The unrest signals rising discontent with Prime Minister Edi Rama's government in an EU candidate country.
Background
Albania has been governed by Edi Rama's Socialist Party since 2013 and is negotiating to join the European Union. Opposition groups have periodically staged protests alleging corruption.
The story so far
- Albanian students clash with police at Education Ministry
- Student-led protests turn violent in Tirana
- Anti-government protests turn violent in Tirana
- Albanian lawmakers scuffle in parliament as protests continue
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