Riot police clash with protesters for fourth day, as young Albanians protest corruption and poor university conditions
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Friday blamed the involvement of “foreign hands” for escalating protests, which he said are aimed at hindering Albania's bid to join the European Union. Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Albania's capital since Tuesday, demanding Rama’s resignation and denouncing university conditions and high tuition fees.
Student protests demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation and improved university conditions have continued for a fourth day in Tirana and other Albanian cities, with ongoing clashes between riot police and demonstrators; Rama has rejected the demands and accused 'foreign hands' of escalating the unrest to hinder Albania's EU bid.
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Student protests against Prime Minister Edi Rama entered a fourth day, and Rama accused 'foreign hands' of escalating the unrest to hinder Albania's EU bid.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Friday blamed the involvement of “foreign hands” for escalating protests, which he said are aimed at hindering Albania's bid to join the European Union. Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Albania's capital since Tuesday, demanding Rama’s resignation and denouncing university conditions and high tuition fees.
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