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Lleshaj: Seven police officers injured at protest

TIRANA, June 2 /ATA/ – Seven police officers were injured as opposition demonstrators hurled banned explosive devices, firecrackers and other projectiles at the police near the parliament building in Tirana on Sunday evening.

The news was confirmed by the Minister of Interior Sandër Lleshaj.

“Number of injured policemen from attacks by Lulzim Basha’s militants rises to seven. Those responsible to be held accountable before the law,” Lleshaj stated.

For over an hour, supporters of the opposition have rallied in front of the Assembly of Albania as situation is tense, with protesters throwing firecrackers and fireworks at police around the building.

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