Supporters of Sali Berisha and the opposition Democratic Party clashed with riot police on DΓ«shmorΓ«t e Kombit Boulevard tonight in Tirana, Albania after a rally outside the Prime Minister's Office.
Protesters clashed with riot police tonight in Tirana, Albania, during a "national uprising" rally called by Democratic Party (DP) opposition leader Sali Berisha. DP supporters are calling for the resignation of Socialist Party (SP) Prime Minister Edi Rama and early elections.
Supporters of the opposition Democratic Party spray riot police with blue paint in front of the Albanian Parliament in Tirana after the Socialist Party majority voted against authorizing the arrest of MP Belinda Balluku, who is accused of corruption.
Police seemed hesitant to move forward given the large number of explosives being thrown at them from multiple angles. For the majority of the night they held their positions near the water canons.
Explosives being thrown at government buildings have become a regular occurrence at protests in Tirana over the past few years. Tonight, protesters were dispersed quickly with water cannons after the opening salvo.
Anti-government protesters in Albania used firework launchers against riot police in Tirana tonight following a rally in support of opposition Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha