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Anti-government protests in Albania turn violent | DW News
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An anti-corruption protest in Tirana, Albania, organized by the opposition Democratic Party, escalated into violence as demonstrators clashed with police near the Interior Ministry.
This video reports on a violent anti-government protest that took place in Tirana, Albania, on May 8, 2026. Organized by the opposition Democratic Party, the demonstration demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama over allegations of state-level corruption. The event turned aggressive as protesters attempted to storm the Interior Ministry building, resulting in clashes where police utilized water cannons against crowds throwing petrol bombs and fireworks.
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