Tensions in Tirana have not eased. In the area of Myslym Shyri Street, police forces intervened and detained several protesters, as the capital experiences another day of intense clashes on the ground.
Police intervention at another point in the capital
Protesters continue to be spread across several areas of Tirana, showing that the situation has not been confined to a single flashpoint. In this heated climate, police officers also arrived at Myslym Shyri Street, where several people were detained.
At this stage, no further details have been made public about the exact number of those detained or the individual reasons for the intervention in that area.
Heavy clashes during the day
Throughout the day, the situation between protesters and police was marked by heavy clashes. Repeated episodes of tension were reported on the ground, while the dynamics went beyond an ordinary confrontation between the crowd and law enforcement.
The exact toll of the incidents remains unclear, but reports point to continued escalation over the past few hours.
Injuries on both sides and use of force
According to reports from the scene, there were again injuries among both protesters and police officers. This further worsens the picture of today’s confrontation in the capital.
In the reported version of events, protesters threw stones, Molotov cocktails and fireworks at police. Police, in turn, responded with tear gas, water and rubber bullets, increasing the level of force used on the ground.
Fires near institutions as well
Among the most serious incidents reported was a fire set at the Supreme Court and other institutions. This development moves the situation beyond public order concerns and raises serious questions about security control in institutional areas.
In the absence of a full official picture of the damage and responsibilities, what remains clear is that Tirana is going through an episode marked by a high level of violence and escalation.
The detentions on Myslym Shyri Street, the injuries and the fires near institutions have made this one of the most tense days, while many questions remain unanswered about how the situation was managed on the ground.