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Albania’s prime minister vows not to resign over student-led protests

Demonstrators are demanding resignation of Edi Rama after three days of clashes in Tirana Albania’s prime minister, Edi Rama, has said he will not resign…

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The Guardian reports: Demonstrators are demanding resignation of Edi Rama after three days of clashes in Tirana Albania’s prime minister, Edi Rama, has said he will not resign over student-led demonstrations, as protesters and police clashed in the country’s capital for a third consecutive day.

Police used teargas and water cannon to disperse demonstrators marching along several main roads around Tirana, while protests spread to other cities.

This world story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Edi Rama, Tirana Albania and Tirana.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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Edi Rama, Tirana Albania, Tirana
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World

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