00:00Violent clashes broke out on Saturday night in the Albanian capital Tirana between police
00:05and protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
00:10Opposition leader and former Prime Minister Salih Beresha urged thousands outside the
00:14main government building to unite to overthrow the government and push for early fair elections.
00:20Same demonstrators hurled stones and Molotov cocktails while police responded with tear
00:25gas and water cannons around government offices and parliament.
00:31At least 10 officers had minor injuries while Beresha said around 25 protesters were arrested.
00:39The unrest comes amid corruption accusations against figures on both sides including
00:43suspended Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balloukou and Beresha himself.
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