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Albania: Violent protests rock Tirana for third straight day

Africanews15 October 2026, 21:35 UTCAlbania

Fires burn in central Tirana as protesters throw stones and police respond with tear gas and water cannon. Student-led demonstrations demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation enter their third day.

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