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Albania: Clashes between protesters and police outside the parliament

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Albanian police clashed with protesters outside the parliament during an anti-government demonstration on July 2, 2026. The protests are reportedly linked to plans for a luxury development associated with Jared Kushner, son-in-law of former US President Donald Trump. Police employed water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowd, which resulted in injuries and arrests. At least four people were reported injured, with an undetermined number of arrests made. Prime Minister Edi Rama commented on the violence, describing the protest as having turned chaotic.

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On July 2, 2026, clashes erupted between police and protesters outside the Albanian parliament in Tirana during an anti-government demonstration. The protests were galvanized by plans for a luxury development associated with Jared Kushner, son-in-law to former US President Donald Trump. Demonstrators expressed their opposition vocally and physically, reportedly throwing eggs and flour at police.

In response to the escalating violence, the Albanian police deployed water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowd. Witnesses reported at least four injuries among the protesters and numerous arrests, although the exact number of arrests remains unclear. Prime Minister Edi Rama commented on the situation, referring to the protests with a mix of irony and humor on social media.

News outlets described graphic scenes of chaos and disorder, highlighting the intensity of the confrontations. The use of force by the police has drawn attention amid ongoing tensions surrounding the government's development plans.

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