Protests against Minister of Education Ogerta Manastirliu continue to gain momentum in the capital. The tragic murder of 14-year-old Martin Cani has ignited outrage among parents, teachers, and citizens, who once again demanded the resignation of the minister, the longest-serving member of Prime Minister Rama’s cabinet.
In their fourth protest, demonstrators marched from “Fan Noli” school to the Ministry of Education, emphasizing the failure of institutions to ensure a safe environment for students. Their slogans called for Manastirliu to step down and for immediate measures to improve school safety.
The protesters’ demands include increasing the number of school psychologists to a ratio of 1 psychologist per 200 students, mandatory school attendance until 4 PM, and stricter controls on hate speech and violence on social media.
As protests persist, the call for the minister’s resignation has become a symbol of public frustration over institutional failures that culminated in the loss of a young life. Manastirliu, who has held key positions in Rama’s government for years, now faces mounting public pressure to take responsibility and enact immediate changes.