The situation outside the Ministry of Education has escalated, with the protest accompanied by a fire at the entrance to the building and stones and hard objects thrown at it. At the same time, police continue to remain inside the institution’s courtyard.
Fire at the building entrance
A fire was lit at the entrance to the Ministry of Education at a moment when tensions outside the building had not eased.
Footage from the scene shows a heated situation, as the protest moved from a gathering into open confrontation with strong symbolism directed at the institution.
Stones and hard objects thrown at the Ministry
Among the protesters, some masked students threw stones and hard objects toward the building.
At this stage, there is no detailed information on possible damage or injured people.
Police remain inside the courtyard
Meanwhile, police forces continue to remain positioned inside the courtyard of the Ministry of Education.
Their presence within the inner perimeter indicates that the institutions are maintaining a fortified approach in the face of the protest, while the situation on the ground remains tense.
The incident has shifted the focus to the management of the protest and the response of institutions to an escalation unfolding at the door of a key ministry.
It remains to be seen whether there will be an official reaction regarding the causes of the clash and the consequences of the violent episodes recorded outside the building.