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Albanian PM Edi Rama refuses to quit as violent protests enter 6th day

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France-Presse, A. (2026, October 18). Albanian PM Edi Rama refuses to quit as violent protests enter 6th day. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3371332/albanian-pm-edi-rama-refuses-quit-violent-protests-enter-6th-day?utm_source=rss_feed

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Prime Minister Edi Rama has refused to step down despite ongoing violent protests in Albania entering their sixth day. Demonstrators are demanding improvements in university conditions and lower tuition fees while also accusing the government of corruption. Clashes between protesters and police have been frequent, with authorities using water cannon and tear gas to control crowds gathering outside the education ministry in Tirana.

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Student-led protests in Albania have turned violent, spreading across the country and involving clashes with police. Demonstrators have set fire to government buildings, banks, and private businesses, throwing stones at police who responded with water cannons, tear gas, and rubber bullets. The protests started over rising education costs but have evolved into a broader challenge against Prime Minister Edi Rama's perceived corruption and lack of economic opportunities. In Tirana alone, more than 2,500 police officers were deployed to manage the unrest, leading to hundreds of detentions and dozens of injuries on both sides. These protests began in May over a disputed luxury coastal development but have grown into nationwide calls for Rama’s resignation, posing his most significant challenge since taking office in 2013.

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