Students in Albania have marched for a third day over education costs and poor prospects, with clashes in Tirana leaving dozens injured. Edi Rama says he will not resign and demands should be settled by elections.
01Summary
- 01Protests continued for a third day in Tirana on Thursday, with students and other demonstrators demanding that Prime Minister Edi Rama quit.
- 02Police used water cannon and tear gas, and dozens of officers and protesters were injured.
- 03Demonstrators set fire to several buildings, including the prime minister’s office, ministry buildings and branches of several banks.
- 04Students have complained for months about high education costs and limited job prospects after graduation.
- 05The unrest has also spread to universities in Elbasan and Shkoder, local media reported on Wednesday.
02Why it matters
The protests show growing anger among young people over education, jobs and corruption in Albania. They also add pressure on a government already facing questions about institutions, accountability and the pace of EU-style reform.
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