TIRANA, July 2 /ATA/ After the end of the parliamentary session, the protest escalated into tensions between demonstrators and police forces. Protesters attacked several MPs with eggs and hard objects, temporarily blocking their exit from the Parliament building. Later, part of the crowd moved toward the pedestrianized area near another entrance, following reports that some MPs might leave through an alternative exit.
Citizens blocked the main exits of Parliament with chants against the political class, calling for the arrest of Balluku and the departure of Rama and Berisha. Police attempted to disperse them, but protesters sat cross‑legged in the street in defiance. The police and special forces (FNSH) formed a cordon in front of the crowd, leading to clashes at several points around the Parliament, including near the Art Gallery and the square by the shopping center.
Protesters attacked a parked police car with stones and other hard objects, prompting police to again use tear gas as clashes resumed. Security forces then deployed water cannons to disperse the crowd and clear the Parliament entrance, allowing deputies and ministers to leave the building.
Police used water cannons to disperse protesters and clear the Parliament entrance so deputies and ministers could leave. Tear gas was also deployed as clashes continued, and reports indicate that many demonstrators were taken into custody at police stations..
The protest in Tirana escalated into violence after police intervened to disperse the crowd. Demonstrators tore down a metal fence and clashed with officers, using stones and other hard objects against them.
Preliminary reports indicate that several police officers were injured, including one struck in the head. After dispersing the main protest, other groups moved into different areas of Tirana, where further incidents were recorded. Police forces intervened again and detained several individuals.
At another moment of tension, protesters confronted MPs in public areas near Parliament, sparking debates and verbal clashes. The State Police remain deployed on the ground to maintain order and security, while the situation in several parts of Tirana continues to be tense.
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