Albanian students clash with police in Tirana protests
Student protests in Albania's capital, Tirana, turned violent as demonstrators threw bricks, smashed shop windows and attacked the Education Ministry.
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What happened
Student protests in Albania's capital, Tirana, turned violent as demonstrators threw bricks, smashed shop windows and attacked the Education Ministry. Police responded with tear gas and water cannons, and a fire broke out at the ministry, with two banks also set on fire.
Why it matters
The protests are driven by calls for better university conditions, job prospects, and an end to corruption, with thousands of students and tens of thousands of people taking to the streets. Protesters also oppose a luxury development project linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of Donald Trump.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 6:33 PM ET: Police fired tear gas at protesters in Tirana as the Education Ministry was attacked, and at least 23 protesters were arrested.
- Oct 14, 12:23 PM ET: A fire broke out at the Education Ministry as protests entered their third day, and at least 16 more protesters were arrested.
- Oct 14, 1:10 PM ET: A government building and two banks were set on fire as tens of thousands of people joined the street demonstrations.
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