TIRANA, January 12/ATA/ The Democratic Party held its routine weekly protest today in front of the government building, where there was set up the platform.
In his speech, Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha called for a massive protest on January 24th for citizens, intellectuals and young people to get united in a true opposition front to overthrow what he called the “narco-dictatorship”.
He stressed that the protests will be peaceful, but determined and that the opposition will do the utmost for a civic uprising against corruption, poverty and state capture.
“On the 24th, everyone should be in this square to show the power of Albanian unity, the power of Albanian courage, the vision, the invincible spirit of the opposition people. Dear friends, in the course of these days ahead to the protest, it is vital that each of us sits down, talks with every citizen, regardless of his political beliefs.
Berisha said that Prime Minister Edi Rama is blocking the justice system to protect Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, while adding that the government is being held aloft by fraud, propaganda and corruption.
Berisha concluded his speech with a call for unity, courage and civic engagement, stating that the time has come for the government to face the anger of Albanians and the demand for radical change. /m.q/a.f/p.s./
