Violent clashes as Albanian government cracks down on protests

Al Jazeera Saturday 24 October 2026, 20:39 UTC 1 min read

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Violent clashes as Albanian government cracks down on protests NewsFeed Violent clashes as Albanian government cracks down on protests Protesters in Albania have fought running battles with police, on a 12th day of anti-government protests. Police in the capital, Tirana, used water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets after Prime Minister Edi Rama warned he would take strong action to quell unrest. Published On 24 Oct 2026

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