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Albania police clash with protesters on day 138 of demonstrations

Original: Police and protesters face off in Albania on third day of anti-govt demonstrations • FRANCE 24 NOTE: Anti-corruption dem

Police and protesters faced off in Albania as anti-government demonstrations entered another day, with France 24 describing it as the third day of unrest. Observers note the protests are far broader: consecutive anti-corruption rallies calling for the government's resignation have now continued for 138 days and nights, making the movement one of the longest-running challenges to Prime Minister Edi Rama's administration.

Why now: Clashes between police and protesters are escalating attention on a months-long anti-corruption movement demanding the government's resignation.

AlbaniaEdi RamaFrance 24

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• Police and protesters face off in Albania on third day of anti-govt demonstrations • FRANCE 24 NOTE: Anti-corruption demonstrations calling for gov't resignations have been going on for MUCH LONGER THAN THREE DAYS Today is Day 138 of consecutive days/nights of protest. It's… · meganL@mas.to · 4

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