TIRANA, June 7 /ATSH/ – The US embassy in Tirana has appealed to its citizens to avoid the gathering points and locations where demonstrations are imminent or ongoing.
A large demonstration is expected to take place near the Prime Minister’s Office on June 8, 2019, beginning around 7:00 p.m. The group intends to demonstrate against the Albanian government and may move to different locations in Tirana. The duration of the expected demonstration is unknown. Recent demonstrations have included violence. Security forces have used water cannons and tear gas to disperse crowds.
On Saturday, June 8, some of opposition parties will stage the 8th national protest in a bid to overthrow Rama –led govt. and form a caretaker govt..
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