Clashes have erupted in Albania as thousands of protesters took to the streets calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to step down.
Reports say tensions rose when demonstrators accused the government of corruption, economic mismanagement, and failing to address public concerns. In some areas, confrontations broke out between protesters and police, who used crowd-control measures to disperse the gatherings.
Opposition supporters insist the protests are meant to push for political reform and accountability, while government officials have urged calm, warning that violence will not solve the country’s problems.
Political analysts say the unrest could increase pressure on Rama’s administration, especially if demonstrations continue or spread to other cities.