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Albania: Anti-govt protesters throw firecrackers at police

Wednesday, 06 March 2019 12:02 AM [ Last Update: Wednesday, 06 March 2019 12:07 AM ]

An Albanian protester kicks a tear gas canister as he faces police officers during a demonstration held to demand the resignation of the Prime Minister, on February 26, 2019, in Tirana outside the Albanian Parliament. (AFP)

Thousands gathered outside the parliament in the Albanian capital of Tirana on Tuesday to protest Prime Minister Edi Rama, demanding his resignation and fresh elections.

Albanian protesters run amid tear gas smoke during a demonstration held to demand the resignation of the Prime Minister, on February 26, 2019, in Tirana outside the Albanian Parliament. (AFP)

Footage shows opposition leader Lulzim Basha taking part in the protest, and police reacting to firecrackers and smoke canisters being thrown their way.

Several anti-government demonstrations turned violent in Albania in February. The government is the subject of corruption allegations regarding the building of a road around the capital.

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