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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Helena Smith

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

Protesters hold an Albanian flag in front of a burning building during clashes in Tirana.
An estimated 89 people, including 61 police officers, were injured during overnight clashes. Photograph: Hameraldi Agolli/AP

Albania’s prime minister has said he will not resign as a protest movement, initially prompted by a proposal to build a Trump family-backed resort in the Balkan state, turned violent with clashes convulsing the capital for a third consecutive day.

Speaking on Thursday after calls by students who this week assumed control of the anti-government demonstrations that have rattled Tirana since June, Edi Rama said: “Governments are changed through democratic elections. We had elections last year, not a revolution.”

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