Protests enter fifth day as medical students march toward the Ministry of Education

Young people’s protests in Albania are expected to continue today, on the fifth day of their revolt against the government. Medical students will first gather near their faculty before marching toward the Ministry of Education.

Compared with the previous day, when rallies were marked by tensions and clashes with police, the situation in the capital appears calmer this morning. Nevertheless, the State Police has taken measures to maintain order during the protests.

Yesterday, several citizens reported to News24 that officers had carried out checks on the streets. They claimed they had been stopped while going about their daily activities. According to reports, police asked them to open their bags, while some of those checked were taken to the police station. Footage of the checks was broadcast live by News24.

On “Dëshmorët e Kombit” Boulevard, near the Prime Minister’s Office, where protesters have gathered every evening, fewer police officers are present today. The information was reported by News24 journalist Xhensila Kodra during a live report from the scene.

A water-cannon truck remains behind the Prime Minister’s Office. It was deployed on the first day of the student protests as part of police measures to manage the rallies.

Mass protests have been taking place in Tirana and other districts for four days. High school and university students have joined them, opposing Prime Minister Edi Rama and calling for the government to step down.