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

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.

They also protested against keeping under house arrest opposition party leader Sali Berisha on corruption charges for actions he took when he was prime minister. Berisha has denied any wrongdoing.

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