TIRANA, Nov. 3 /ATA/ – Main opposition Democratic Party will stage another nationwide protest on Saturday in support of demonstrations by university and high school students, party leader Sali Berisha announced on Tuesday.
Speaking at a press conference at the party’s headquarters, Berisha called on Democratic Party supporters and citizens across Albania to join the rally, scheduled to begin at noon 12:00.
He said the student protests had become a source of hope for Albanians and had attracted widespread support both at home and abroad.
“I am calling on Democrats and all citizens across Albania to take part in Saturday’s protest at 12:00, in support of the student uprising, in what I believe will be the strongest protest the country has ever seen,” Berisha said.
“The student and high school protests in Tirana have become a great source of hope for all Albanians. Saturday is an opportunity for every Albanian to stand alongside them, alongside the sons and daughters of this country, who are showing the courage to do what every citizen should do. The students and high school pupils have won extraordinary national and international support,” he added.
The Democratic Party leader also urged citizens of all political persuasions to join the demonstration, saying that Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation was the common objective of the movement.
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