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Albania's anti-government protests continue for a seventh day
Protesters in Tirana threw petrol bombs and fireworks and set fire to government buildings and banks, while police used water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets. Almost 300 people have been injured, more than half of them police. Demonstrators are demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over corruption allegations; Rama has blamed outside agitators.
Why it matters
Prolonged unrest in a NATO member and EU candidate has drawn concern from US lawmakers.
Background
Edi Rama has led Albania since 2013 and has pursued EU membership. The student-led protests began over corruption allegations against the government.
The story so far
- Albania's PM blames 'foreign hands' as student unrest grows
- Albania protests enter sixth day as PM Rama refuses to resign
- Albania's anti-government protests continue for a seventh day
- Albania sees eighth day of clashes between protesters and police
Sources
- BBC News ↗Oct 19, 10:45 PM ET
- Sky News ↗Oct 20, 5:47 AM ET
- Fox News ↗Oct 19, 6:43 AM ET
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