TIRANA, Oct 17 /ATA/ The youth protest continued Saturday outside the Ministry of Education, where young people have been demonstrating against the country’s political class for the fifth consecutive day.
Young people and other citizens marched from different directions to gather outside the ministry, the starting point of the protests over the past five days.
Meanwhile, the State Police have taken measures to maintain order.
During the protest, a group of adults approached police officers and demanded explanations over the detention of protesters the previous day.
The first incidents of violence erupted around midday when masked protesters removed railings near the Ministry of Education and placed them in the middle of the road, escalating tensions at the demonstration.
A masked protestor was seen standing on the wall surrounding the Ministry of Education, waving an “autochthonous” flag.
There were also moments of restraint, as one police officer extended his hand to a masked protester. No clashes between demonstrators and police have been reported.
Young protesters threw eggs and pyrotechnic devices towards police officers.
However, demonstrations in the capital over the past four days have been marked by violent incidents and clashes between young protesters and police.
The capital has witnessed violent incidents and
clashes between young protesters and police during demonstrations over the past four days.
(to be continued…
