Boulevard fills with young people demanding Rama’s resignation, police use water cannon and protesters refuse to back down

The boulevard in front of the Prime Minister’s Office in Tirana has been filled with young people and students protesting for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and the government’s departure. Chants calling on Rama to resign can be heard at the gathering, along with calls for political change.

Large numbers of police officers have been deployed along the boulevard, where tensions remain high. The water cannon positioned near the officers periodically sprays large amounts of pressurized water at the participants, who are refusing to retreat in the face of the police intervention.

Opposition to the government has brought young people onto the streets not only in the capital. After boycotting classes, students have also joined gatherings in Vlora, Durrës, Korçë and Shkodër, extending the protest to other cities across the country.

The large number of young participants and the organization of protests in several cities are increasing pressure on the government. In addition to the demand for the prime minister’s departure, protesters are also calling for answers to the concerns they have raised.

The gathering in front of the Prime Minister’s Office continues, while the situation on the boulevard remains tense.