On this Monday, citizens have gathered in front of Parliament as the plenary session scheduled for 12:00 is expected to begin. They have “armed” themselves with eggs to target the MPs who will enter the institution.

They have also written names on them.

In some photos, the name of Prime Minister Edi Rama, Anila Denaj, and other officials can be seen written on the eggs.

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According to the ruling, 12 of them will be investigated under an obligation to appear, 2 have been placed under house arrest, while no security measure has been set for 5 people.

The court also deemed the detention of the protesters lawful. As for the obligation to appear, for some it has been set at once a month, while for others once every two months.

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During his stay at the hospital, he took a close interest in the officers’ health condition and held talks with the medical staff regarding their treatment and progress.

According to the State Police, 15 officers were injured in clashes with protesters, after stones, hard objects and pyrotechnic devices were thrown at law enforcement forces.

During the meeting, the General Director expressed appreciation for the professionalism and restraint shown by police officers in managing the situation. He also assured them of the institution’s support and of the provision of all necessary medical care until their full recovery.

In the Police statement, it is emphasized that Hita once again underlined that officers will continue to carry out their duties in accordance with the law and in the service of citizens, in order to guarantee order, public safety and the protection of the country’s institutions.

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In connection with the incidents, police escorted 18 people, who were taken to police stations No. 1 and No. 4.

Police forces used tear gas and water to disperse the crowd after a group of protesters damaged a police vehicle with hard objects.

The officers injured during the protest are: Genajd Shypheja, 32 years old, “Shqiponja” Force; Bashkim Qerana, 59 years old, Police Station No. 2; Arjel Xhexha, 24 years old, Police Station No. 2; Festim Kamberi, 53 years old, group commander at Police Station No. 3; Alma Rexhepaj, 22 years old, Police Station No. 1; Dorjan Mena, 31 years old, Police Station No. 5; Sjedi Peposhi, 57 years old, Police Station No. 5; Daniel Pojani, 20 years old, Police Station No. 3, hand injury; Joan Trungu, section chief at the Shqiponjat; Andi Pelivani, 33 years old, officer with the Shigjetat; Ermal Çeku, 29 years old, officer with the Shigjetat; Elmas Guri, 34 years old, officer of Police Station No. 1.

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During the clashes, a State Police vehicle was targeted, with its windows smashed by protesters. At first, stones were thrown at the vehicle, and later metal barriers were also used, being slammed repeatedly onto the vehicle and causing damage.

After this incident, police forces intervened to bring the situation under control, pursuing those involved in the acts of violence and escorting several of them.

The protest outside Parliament continued throughout the morning and at several moments was accompanied by clashes between protesters and law enforcement forces.

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Sources say the injured officers were taken to hospital to receive medical assistance, while 8 people were escorted to the police station.

Meanwhile, police repeatedly used tear gas spray in an attempt to disperse the protesters.

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As they exited through the back entrance of Parliament, two Socialist Party MPs were hit with eggs by protesters.

To avoid contact with the protesters, some of the MPs chose to leave by passing through the shopping center near Parliament.

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