Albania's police fire teargas to disperse protesters hurling petrol bombs


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  • Tuesday, 08 Oct 2024

Police officers react to molotov cocktail as supporters of the opposition attend an anti-government protest, in Tirana, Albania, October 7, 2024. REUTERS/Florion Goga

TIRANA, Albania (Reuters) - Albanian police fired tear gas to disperse opposition protesters who hurled petrol bombs at government buildings and smashed city property in what they said was part of a civil disobedience against the government.

Protesters accused Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government of corruption, nepotism and trying to silence the opposition.

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