“Our Government Is Corrupt” / Al Jazeera: Protests in Tirana Continue for Seventh Week, Citizens Throw Eggs at MPs’ Cars Outside Parliament

Al Jazeera has once again reported on the protests taking place in Albania against Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government, noting that Albanian citizens have been protesting against corruption and misgovernment for seven weeks.

The media outlet also mentioned the protest held outside Parliament yesterday, noting that protesters threw eggs at lawmakers as they entered the institution for the plenary session.

“Albanian protesters have once again pelted lawmakers with eggs, as anti-government demonstrations against corruption and the resort continue for a seventh week,” the media outlet noted.

Al Jazeera also quoted several demonstrators, one of whom said Rama’s government must be brought down because it is corrupt.

“Our land has been sold. We have no medicine in hospitals. Our government is corrupt. Albania has suffered for years. We are here for the people, for the country. We need a new government. We must bring down this government,” the protester said.

Another protester also outlined their demands, including the prime minister’s resignation and the repeal of several laws.

“The Albanian people can no longer be deceived. They are selling Albania. The homeland is in danger, and we have risen up,” she said.