Albanian Riot Police Clash With Anti‑Government Protesters in Tirana
Anti‑government protesters and riot police clashed violently in Tirana on Saturday, causing injuries and prompting a strong police response.
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Violent confrontations erupted on Saturday in Albania's capital, Tirana, as anti‑government demonstrators faced off with riot police. The clashes spread across multiple streets, with police deploying crowd‑control measures to disperse the protesters.
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Witnesses reported that the unrest continued throughout the day, leading to numerous injuries among both demonstrators and officers. Authorities have not released an official casualty count, but the intensity of the fighting prompted a heightened police presence in the city center.
Originally reported by BBC News.
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