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Albanian PM condemns 'chaos' as violent protests enter third day

Police responded with tear gas and water cannons and detained several demonstrators.

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00:00Student-led protesters and police have clashed in Albania's capital Tirana for a third day running,
00:07with thousands demanding education reform and calling for the resignation of Prime Minister
00:11Eddie Rama. The latest clashes follow riots on Wednesday when protesters attacked government
00:17buildings, banks and businesses, leaving 89 people injured, including 61 police officers,
00:23according to the Health Ministry. Rama issued a video message from a burned-out college building.
00:29Condemning the violence and accusing political opponents of inciting it.
01:12The students demanding education reforms have joined wider anti-government protests against
01:17a luxury tourism project linked to US President Donald Trump's family, which has become a symbol
01:23of alleged corruption and inequality in Albania. Meanwhile, a European Union delegation in
01:29Albania called for a proportionate response from authorities, expressing concern at the
01:34violent escalation of the protest in Tirana.

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