Police launch harsh crackdown at protest, using tear gas, stun grenades and chemically treated water

Police launch harsh crackdown at protest, using tear gas, stun grenades and chemically treated water

Police forces intervened violently in Skanderbeg Square, pushing back the protesters.

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To disperse the students, officers used stun grenades and fired considerable quantities of tear gas.

Meanwhile, water cannon trucks sprayed citizens with water mixed with chemicals.

The police pursuit of the protesters continued in the capital’s side streets.


Shtuar më 20.10.2026 19:28

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