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Albania Protests Turn Violent in Capital Tirana

  • Protesters in Tirana demanded Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation and improved university conditions.
  • Police responded with tear gas and water cannons as demonstrators attacked buildings.
  • Several government buildings were damaged, with at least one set ablaze.
  • Students joined the protests, highlighting issues like campus conditions and rising tuition fees.
  • Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu condemned the unrest and called for peaceful dialogue.
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