Fiery confrontations between protestors and police in Albania

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Fiery confrontations between protestors and police in Albania. (2026, October 31). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/31/fiery-confrontations-between-protestors-and-police-in-albania?traffic_source=rss

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Protestors clashed violently with police in Albania on Saturday, throwing petrol bombs and paving stones. In response to these actions, police were criticized for using excessive force. These confrontations are part of ongoing protests initiated by students calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation over the past several weeks.

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On October 31, 2026, protesters clashed violently with police in Albania, throwing petrol bombs and paving stones at law enforcement. Police were accused of using excessive force during these confrontations, which are part of ongoing weeks-long protests. The demonstrations have been spearheaded by students demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.

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Fiery confrontations between protestors and police in Albania

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