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From AP to Reuters, international media report police violence at protest: Tear gas used

Politiko 2026-07-02 17:18:29

From AP to Reuters, international media report police violence at protest: Tear

International media have echoed the protest held today in front of Parliament, the clashes between citizens and police, and the violent arrests.

The Associated Press writes that "police clashed with protesters on Thursday in an anti-government demonstration that turned violent."

The AP reports that police used tear gas and pepper spray on protesters who were throwing eggs at them, stressing that the month-long protests "express opposition to the government and Prime Minister Edi Rama . "

Reuters has shared several images from the protest, showing moments when citizens are attacked with tear gas and pepper spray by police. As can be seen from the footage, there is also a moment when a water cannon attempts to disperse the crowd.

From AP to Reuters, international media report police violence at protest: Tear

Meanwhile, "US News" reported "the water and tear gas that police used to disperse anti-government protesters in front of parliament, who threw eggs and flour at police officers and some lawmakers."

International media writes that “daily protests have been held for more than a month in Tirana due to suspected corruption linked to various development projects along the coast and near protected areas. The government denies corruption.”

The article refers to the protests as a test for Prime Minister Rama, who has been in power since 2013 and whom many “blame for not eradicating widespread corruption or for not doing enough to improve basic services like healthcare.”

From AP to Reuters, international media report police violence at protest: Tear

"Violent clashes broke out between police and demonstrators outside Albania's parliament on Thursday," writes "Euronews" , referring to the protest held today in front of Parliament, following a month of civic revolt.

From AP to Reuters, international media report police violence at protest: Tear

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