3 hours agoDP protest escalates, four injured among them another policeman
Periskopi(3 months ago)
(3 months ago)The situation in the Democratic Party protest ahead of prime minister on “Nation witnesses” in Tirana has escalated after the end of Prime Minister Sali Berisha's speech, where protesters have thrown Molotov and fireworks towards the prime minister's building. In response, State Police forces have intervened to disperse the crowd, using tear gas [...]
In response to the situation, State Police forces have intervened to disperse the crowd, using tear gas and water with pressure.
Tensions have increased significantly in the area around the prime minister, while protesters have moved to some excises on boulevard.
Following the distribution of protesters from the prime minister, they are headed before Parliament, where a state police cord is placed in front of the government building and the Namazja Mosque.
Democratic Party MP Flamur Noka has tried to pass the police cordon along with a group of protesters, facing effective resistance. In an effort to infiltrate the surrounding area, State Police forces have intervened to disperse the crowd, using pressure water.
The situation has been tense for several minutes, while protesters have been backed off from police intervention.
As a result of tensions, 4 people have remained injured during the protest held in Tirana and have been transported to the University Trauma Hospital for medical assistance.
According to preliminary data, there is an effective police and three protesters, including Democratic Party MP Luciano Boci, as well as Aulon Kalaya. Hospital sources suggest that the condition of the injured appears stable.
