ALBANIA ERUPTS! Student Riots Rock Tirana as Protesters Demand Edi Rama's Resignation

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Student-led anti-government protests in Albania's capital Tirana turned violent on Tuesday, with demonstrators smashing shopfronts and police deploying tear gas to disperse crowds. Police said 23 people were detained, while six officers and one journalist were injured. The rally was linked to the Flamingo movement, which is demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama amid allegations of widespread corruption. Protesters have also criticised a luxury coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump. The movement, dubbed the “Flamingo Revolution” after the pink bird featured on protest signs, has become a focal point of opposition to the project and the government. Albanian officials have not provided detailed information about Kushner's role, while Trump's daughter Ivanka has publicly described the family-linked venture as an “incredible project.” The clashes add to political pressure on Rama as demonstrators continue to challenge

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