Protests Erupt Again Outside Albanian PM’s Office in Tirana

Protests in Albania’s capital Tirana flared up once again on October 21 near the office of Prime Minister Edi Rama, local agency ATA reports.

Students and Teachers Lead Fresh Demonstrations

Protests in Tirana, the capital of Albania, flared up again on October 21. The unrest took place near the office of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Local news agency ATA reported the development.

On Tuesday, students and teachers gathered outside the headquarters of the ruling Socialist Party. The office belongs to party leader Edi Rama in Tirana. Demonstrators demanded his resignation. Clashes between protesters and police continued into the evening.

Molotov Cocktails Explode Near PM’s Office

The situation escalated sharply as the day went on. According to the agency, “Эскалация протестов произошла сегодня днем, несколько коктейлей Молотова взорвались рядом с периметром офиса премьер-министра” translates to: “The escalation of protests happened this afternoon, several Molotov cocktails exploded near the perimeter of the prime minister’s office.”

Police deployed extra forces to control the crowd. Officers used a water cannon to disperse the protesters, the agency noted.

Fire Breaks Out, Firefighters Called In

Chaos spread to one of the city’s boulevards during the unrest. Protesters set a chair on fire in the middle of the street. Firefighters were called in to put out the flames.

More Protests Planned Outside Parliament

The agency reported that demonstrators plan another rally on Thursday morning. This time, protesters intend to gather in front of the country’s parliament building.