TIRANA ERUPTS: Violent Anti-Government Riots Erupt Outside Albania PM's Office | Times Now World

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Violent clashes erupted in Albania's capital, Tirana, on Saturday as anti-government demonstrators threw Molotov cocktails, stones and fireworks at police near Prime Minister Edi Rama's office, prompting officers to deploy water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowds. Footage showed protesters pushing burning rubbish bins towards police lines, hurling objects at officers and setting off firecrackers, while some demonstrators prepared stones for further confrontations. Police used water cannons to push back the crowds and extinguish burning containers, with officers also taking cover behind police vehicles as tensions escalated. The demonstrations come amid growing public frustration over allegations of government corruption, abuse of power and demands for greater political accountability. Rama, who has governed Albania since 2013, has faced repeated protests calling for political reforms and greater transparency. His government has rejected accusations of wrongdoing, maintaining that its policies are aimed at strengthening democratic institutions and advancing the country's bid to join the European Union. Saturday's unrest marks another escalation in the ongoing demonstrations challenging the government.

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