Demonstrators and police clash at anti-government rally in Tirana

Clashes broke out between demonstrators and police at an anti-government rally in the Albanian capital Tirana. Reuters is reporting the information.

Thousands of young people gathered in the centre of Tirana today demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Students are calling for the fight against corruption and for jobs.

The protest turned violent after a group of young people threw stones at police. To disperse the demonstrators, police used tear gas and water cannon.

According to police data, 500 demonstrators were detained at the rallies, and 330 of them have already been released. According to the latest information, about 120 police officers and 45 demonstrators were injured.