Berisha calls on Democrats to protest on Saturday: Students are fighting for all of us

Sali Berisha has called on Democratic Party members to take part in Saturday’s national protest, scheduled to begin at 12:00 in support of university and high school students protesting in Tirana.

In his message, the Democratic Party leader described the young people’s response as an “epic and inspiring” revolt, while accusing the government of using violence against protesters.

“Dear members of the Democratic Party of Albania! With this message, I send you my warmest greetings and ask each of you to attend the Democratic Party’s National Protest tomorrow at 12:00, in support of the epic and inspiring revolt of Tirana’s university and high school students, and against the bestial violence inflicted on them by the narco-regime of Edvin Kristaq the Executioner! The students are fighting for us. Everyone to the protest tomorrow! Respectfully, Sali Berisha,” Berisha’s message reads.

Three protests have been announced in the capital for Saturday, to be held at different times.

The first protest is expected to begin at 10:00, when lecturers will gather near the courtyard of the Polytechnic University. They are then expected to march towards the Prime Minister’s Office.

The medical students’ protest, also supported by other student groups, is expected to begin at 11:00 or 12:00. Participants will march towards Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard.

The Democratic Party’s national protest is also scheduled for 12:00 and will be held in support of the students. All three rallies have been announced as peaceful.