AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTirana Unrest: Anti-government protests entered a fifth day, with clashes spreading beyond the capital. Police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannons as masked protesters threw stones and set fires. Police chief Skënder Hita said 176 people had been arrested and 388 placed under investigation; he also confirmed some officers were suspended over alleged excessive force. Calls for Accountability: The Ombudsman reported signs of violence on 26 detainees and raised concerns about overcrowding and inadequate medical care. Protesters cite corruption, poor education and a lack of jobs, alongside opposition to a luxury resort project, and demand Prime Minister Edi Rama resign. Rama has refused, blaming “foreign hands” for the unrest. Public Impact: Israel’s embassy in Tirana temporarily closed as demonstrations intensified. The government has opened an online claims process for businesses damaged in the protests.
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