Violent clashes occurred between protesters and police in Tirana.

Thousands of citizens in Albania's capital, Tirana, launched large-scale protests against corruption, economic hardships, and the current government's policies. One.uz reports this.

The primary demand of the protesters is for Prime Minister Edi Rama to immediately resign. The situation spiraled out of control in front of the Prime Minister's office and central government agencies, with direct and intense clashes recorded between protesters and law enforcement agencies.

Details of the clash in central Tirana The protests moved beyond peaceful action into a stage of violent actions. Protesters fired rockets, powerful pyrotechnics, and incendiary devices from special devices toward police lines and administrative buildings.

Government buildings were engulfed in thick smoke and flames, as crowds attempted to break through security barriers. Security forces deployed tear gas, noise grenades, and water cannons to disperse the protesters.

Root causes of the protest Long-standing social discontent among the Albanian public turned into open protests. Opposition and population representatives accuse the government of systemic corruption, looting state purchases, and monopolies.

Prime Minister Edi Rama's long-term rule and recent political disputes have exhausted the people's patience. Opposition leaders state that the protest movements will not stop; on the contrary, protests will intensify in the capital and other regions until the government resigns.